Abu Dhabi Set To Host Thrilling UFC Fight Night This August

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and UFC, the leading mixed martial arts organisation globally, have announced the return of UFC to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 3rd August. The event will be hosted at Yas Island's Etihad Arena, marking it as the second UFC event in the UAE capital in less than a year. The fight card, which will be announced shortly, promises to showcase both international and local talent in a series of matches anticipated by fans worldwide.

The upcoming UFC Fight Night will be the 18th event held in Abu Dhabi since UFC 112: INVINCIBLE in April 2010. This follows last year's successful UFC 294: MAKHACHEV vs VOLKANOVSKI 2, where the sold-out Etihad Arena saw Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski. The event also marked the debut of Mohammad Yahya, the first-ever Emirati athlete to compete in UFC, highlighting the growth of UAE MMA.

Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, expressed enthusiasm about hosting the city's first-ever UFC Fight Night. He highlighted the significance of this event in strengthening the partnership with UFC and creating memorable experiences for MMA fans in the region and globally. Al Geziry's statement underscores the commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences for visitors and fans alike.

UFC CEO Dana White shared his admiration for Abu Dhabi, describing it as an "incredible city" and expressing excitement over bringing another epic event to the region. White encouraged fans to experience the diverse culinary and cultural offerings of Abu Dhabi before enjoying the thrilling fights scheduled for the event.

This collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and UFC underscores both entities' dedication to promoting sports tourism and entertainment in the region. With a history of hosting significant sporting events, Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its position as a premier destination for major international sports events.

With inputs from WAM