Jose Mourinho swaps touchline for the octagon as he is noticed at UFC London… with Tottenham ahead Richarlison additionally in attendance at O2 Arena

Jose Mourinho swaps touchline for the octagon as he is noticed at UFC London… with Tottenham ahead Richarlison additionally in attendance at O2 Arena
  • Jose Mourinho made his return to London amid the international break 
  • Richarlison was also spotted as he continues his recovery from an injury

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho made his return to London as he was in attendance for the UFC event on Saturday night. 

The 62-year-old spent seven years in the capital over two spells with Chelsea and Tottenham respectively. 

But while some of his Fenerbahce players are on international duty, Mourinho swapped the touchline for a different kind of action.  

The Portuguese manager was spotted ringside to watch the event headlined by Leon Edwards, who faces Sean Brady in a must-win welterweight showdown. 

Mourinho, who is believed to still own a house in London, was all smiles as he got a massive cheer from the crowd at the O2 Arena. 

In a video posted on the UFC’s social media accounts, he was asked what his prediction is for the main event.  

Jose Mourinho made his return to London as he was in attendance at UFC on Saturday night

Jose Mourinho made his return to London as he was in attendance at UFC on Saturday night

Mourinho was all smiles as he received a big cheer from the O2 Arena crowd

Mourinho was all smiles as he received a big cheer from the O2 Arena crowd

Tottenham striker Richarlison was among other big names in attendance for the big event

Tottenham striker Richarlison was among other big names in attendance for the big event

And in hilarious fashion, Mourinho responded: ‘I think if I speak, I’m in trouble.’ 

Tottenham striker Richarlison was among other big names in attendance for the big event. 

The 26-year-old, who has been hampered by injuries this season, is currently sidelined by a calf injury and was subsequently not included in the latest Brazil squad. 

Earlier this month, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed Richarlison will to return to action after the international break.

Meanwhile, WWE star Drew McIntyre was also spotted in the crowd, with comedian Shane Gillish also in attendance.  

Saturday’s showdown is Edwards’ first since losing his UFC welterweight title to Belal Muhammad last July.

He was set to take on Jack Della Maddalena but was replaced by Brady.  

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