The UFC confirmed  that they will be travelling to Ireland to Dublin’s O2 Arena hosting UFC 93.

The show will take place on January 17 and will be the first sporting event to take place in the new 9,000 seater arena.

Lorenzo Fertitta was in Dublin last week as part of a quick tour of the UK, Europe and the Philippines to discuss future shows.

The planned title fight between Georges St. Pierre and BJ Penn for the UFC Welterweight Championship will be moved back to UFC 94.

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Venue: 02 Arena
Broadcast: TBA

• Rich Franklin Vs. Dan Henderson)
• Mauricio ‘ Shogun’ Rua Vs. Mark Coleman
• Andre Gusmao Vs. Antonio Mendes
• Tomasz Vs. Ivan Serati