UFC fans are in for a fight night like no other, headlined by Floyd Mayweather, who will face former sparring partner Don Moore, and Anderson Silva, who'll take on UAE's lightweight champion Bruno Machado tonight.
Fights are held in Yas Island's Etihad Arena, with gates opening at 8:30 p.m tonight.
The event will also see a WBC title fight between champion and Belgian legend Delfine Persoon and undefeated champion Elhem Mekhaled for the vacant WBC Silver Belt, as well as former World Champion in two weight classes Badou Jack vs Hany Atiyo in a clash of warriors that have roots here in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi has built up a world-class reputation in recent years for safely and securely hosting high profile international sporting events, such as the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, the Indian Premier League, the ITU world triathlon, FINA World Championships and the World T20 Cricket Championships.
Abu Dhabi will also be the first in the region to host NBA pre-season basketball games taking place this October.
You can still purchase your tickets here, and general admission is AED 175.
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