UFC action returns back to the Fight Island from September 26 to October 25

UFC action returns back to the Fight Island from September 26 to October 25

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UFC President Dana White confirms that the MMA action shifts from the States to Abu Dhabi

Following the success of July’s inaugural series, which saw the state-of-the-art UFC Fight Island Safe Zone implemented across all event related areas of Yas Island. The series’ epic return less than three months later marks another historic first for Abu Dhabi and the sport. 

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and UFC. The latter announced that Return to UFC Fight Island will be held on Yas Island from September 26 to October 25. 

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During this tenure Abu Dabhi would be hosting UFC 253 and UFC 254. Along with 3 UFC Fight Nights in the UAE’s capital premier leisure.  

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“UFC Fight Island proved to be a tremendous success and its rapid return is testament to the strength of our partnership with UFC. The global confidence in Abu Dhabi’s ability and preparedness to host major international events with the highest standards of health and safety,” said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi. 

Dana White, the UFC President, said, “UFC Fight Island was a massive success in every way that you can measure success. While the rest of the world shut down, we worked with our partners in Abu Dhabi to put on the best live sporting experience, and we did it safely and responsibly.” 

Return to UFC Fight Island events will be broadcast in the UAE and across MENA on UFC Arabia. UFC’s first Arabic-language subscription service in the region. Which is available through Apple Store, Google Play and through web browsers and smart TVs.

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