Adam Darby appears to have revealed when and where he’ll make his UFC debut.

The 8-1 Irishman earned a contract with MMA’s premier promotion by winning on the Contender Series.

Dana White watched on as the welterweight prospect stopped Patrick Rivera by third-round TKO on September 1.

Two months later, Darby has seemingly let slip a major detail about the UFC’s plans for 2027.

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Adam Darby claims he will debut at UFC Manchester

Adam Darby was recently asked when he will make his UFC debut during an appearance on The Story Snug podcast.

The 27-year-old revealed he’s been told to prepare for a fight in late March 2027, when the UFC is apparently planning to hold their first European event of the year in Manchester, England.

“They’ve told me it’s gonna be Manchester,” Darby said.

“The first European card of the year.

“That will be late March next year.

“So, I’ve got like four or five months until I make my official UFC debut.”

When did the UFC last hold an event in Manchester?

The UFC last visited Manchester in July 2024, when Leon Edwards lost his welterweight title to Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304.

Tom Aspinall knocked out Curtis Blaydes in just 60 seconds to retain his interim heavyweight title in the co-main event.

UFC 304 took place at the Co-op Live arena, where fans stayed until 6am due to the event’s controversial late start time.

 It is not yet known whether the venue will host the UFC’s potential return in March 2027.