UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi in July

UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi in July with a major fight night event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

The world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi will take place on Saturday, July 25.

Full details of the fight card will be announced in the coming weeks, but organisers say the event will once again deliver a high-profile night of action inside the Octagon.

Tickets will go on sale soon, with fans encouraged to register early for access and exclusive hotel-and-ticket packages.

The announcement continues a long-standing partnership between UFC and Abu Dhabi that began in 2010 and has included major events, including Fight Island during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent sold-out cards at Etihad Arena.

Officials say the collaboration continues to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for major sporting events, while expanding UFC’s international reach.

Here we go again!!! 👊 #UFCAbuDhabi goes down on July 25!

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