'If I speak, I'm in trouble!' - Jose Mourinho pays tribute to iconic moment as he attends UFC London to watch Brit Leon Edwards in main event

The Fenerbahce manager made a surprise appearance at UFC London on Saturday night, taking a break from football to witness the high-stakes welterweight battle between British fighter Edwards and Sean Brady at the O2 Arena.

The 62-year-old Portuguese tactician is no stranger to London, having spent a combined seven years managing Chelsea and Tottenham across multiple stints. With his Fenerbahce squad partly on international duty, Mourinho seized the opportunity to fly back to the British capital for a mini-break. His presence didn’t go unnoticed and received a massive cheer from the London crowd, a testament to the enduring connection he shares with the city.

When he was approached by UFC’s social media team for his thoughts on the evening’s headline fight, it was vintage Mourinho on the mic: "I think if I speak, I’m in trouble."

This reference is to his iconic post-match remark from 2014, where he was speaking about referee Chris Foy's performance after Aston Villa beat Chelsea 1-0.

Mourinho wasn’t the only major name present for the UFC showdown. Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison was also spotted among the audience, taking a break from football while recovering from a calf injury that kept him out of Brazil’s latest squad. The 26-year-old forward, who has battled multiple injuries this season, is expected to make his return after the international break. Beyond the footballing heavyweights, WWE superstar Drew McIntyre and comedian Shane Gillis were also among the high-profile figures attending the event, adding further flair to the electrifying night.

While Mourinho enjoyed his time at UFC London, his attention will soon return to football as he looks to steer Fenerbahce back into championship contention in the Turkish Super Lig. His team currently sits nine points behind leaders Galatasaray, though they hold a game in hand. With the title race still open, Mourinho will be keen to close the gap when Fenerbahce return to action against Bodrum FK on March 28.