UFC is finally returning to the UAE for UFC 267 on October 30.
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There will be city-wide activations to celebrate the UFC’s return to its second home in the UAE’s capital.
This second edition of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week comes as part of the huge five-year partnership forged by UFC and DCT Abu Dhabi that will bring championship UFC events to Abu Dhabi until 2023
The first was held in September 2019 and culminated with the thrilling UFC 242: KHABIB vs. POIRIER in front of a sold-out crowd of over 14,000 fans on Yas island, in which Khabib retired.
Abu Dhabi then saved the day during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and set up UFC Fight Island, and the mixed martial arts event series that became a phenomenon and captured the imagination of the sports world.
A total of three installments of the UFC Fight Island series have been held on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi since July 2020, allowing for UFC athletes from all around the world to compete in a safe and secure environment during the pandemic.
As Abu Dhabi gradually reopens to welcome tourists once again, UFC will be able to return to the emirate, allowing fans to witness the live event at the Etihad Arena.
“We are going back to Abu Dhabi in October,” said UFC President Dana White. “Abu Dhabi is incredible – I love that place and the people. I have been talking about all of the things we are working on. I plan on getting all the deals buttoned up this summer. I can’t wait to go back and share everything we are working on together.”
“This is indeed a truly special milestone for Abu Dhabi and yet another indication of the strength of our partnership with UFC, as well as Abu Dhabi’s readiness to host momentous sporting events,” said HE Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director, Tourism and Marketing, at DCT Abu Dhabi. “Following the success of the previous Fight Island editions, the ultimate goal was always to bring back fans, and with hard work, collaboration and coordination across Abu Dhabi government entities, public and private sectors and our UFC partners, we will be able to achieve this once again, allowing fans to experience the thrill of live events once again in a safe and secure environment, which remains our utmost priority.”
The event will stream in the region on the UFC Arabia app as well as through Starzplay Arabia here.
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