UFC 204 will be headlined by the first title defence by middleweight Michael Bisping, who became the first British UFC champion when he scored a surprise knockout victory over Luke Rockhold in June.
The start time for the main card, organised for the benefit of the lucrative North American pay-per-view audience, did not deter fans who quickly snapped up tickets costing between 40 and 200 pounds each.
"We're thrilled to see this kind of demand for tickets in the U.K.," James Elliott, UFC EMEA vice president and general manager, said in a statement.
News that makes sense
Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.
"We have to say thank you to everyone for their enthusiasm to be up all night for the fight."
The event takes place on Oct. 8 at the Manchester Arena.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor in Stockholm, editing by Ed Osmond)
