Tickets For UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen On Sale This Week

Fans looking to land tickets for the UFC’s Oakland show this August, UFC 117, have the opportunities to get their hands on tickets this week.

The promotion announced last week that fans would have several options to get their hands on tickets to the August 7 event. This Wednesday, UFC Fight Club members have an exclusive first shot at tickets for the event, while on Thursday those who receive the UFC Newsletters have the opportunity to grab tickets. This Friday, June 11, tickets are open to the general public, and all who wish to attend the show will be able to purchase the remaining tickets.

The fans who get a hold of tickets for the event, set for the Oracle Arena in Oakland, will witness a middleweight title fight between top contender Chael Sonnen and champion Anderson Silva. The match up has grown in intrigue since Sonnen defeated Nate Marquardt at UFC 109 for the top spot due to the quick tongue of the challenger. The card also features a middleweight bout between Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama and PRIDE legend Wanderlei Silva.