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The UFC Fight Night is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on August 3 at the Etihad Arena.
The event, which is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will mark the 18th UFC event to be held in the emirate.
It brings together leading mixed martial artists from across the globe and supports global sports tournaments.
In 2023, the UFC hosted UFC 294: MAKHACHEV vs VOLKANOVSKI 2, in partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi, during which Islam Makhachev won the lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski.
UFC also signed its first Emirati athlete, Mohammad Yahya, who debuted at UFC 294.
Organised by @dctabudhabi, a UFC Fight Night will take place in Abu Dhabi on 3 August 2024 at Etihad Arena, marking the 18th UFC event to be held in the emirate, gathering elite mixed martial artists from around the world. pic.twitter.com/Y7EqIwjNW2
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Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Saleh Al Geziry, said, “We're excited to bring UFC Fight Night to Abu Dhabi, showcasing the world's best fighters to fans across the Middle East. Hosting yet another UFC event in less than a year adds to Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for sporting events and attracts MMA fans from around the world to the emirate.'
He continued, "Our partnership with UFC adds to our proven track record of hosting major global sports competitions and events and solidifies Abu Dhabi as a world capital for combat sport.”
UFC CEO, Dana White, said, “Abu Dhabi is awesome. I love that place and I’m excited to bring another event to our fans there. I can’t wait to return and watch some incredible fights with world-class hospitality.”
