The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi in the fall. The promotion announced Friday that UFC 281 will take place Oct. 22 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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UFC 281 announced for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi – MMA Junkie

The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi in the fall. The promotion announced Friday that UFC 281 will take place Oct. 22 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. We have our sights set on ???????????? ???????????????????? this October Visit here for details https://t.co/qxqMNvVjkW [ #UFC281 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/RJusAhNipT — UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2022 Related Islam Makhachev calls Conor McGregor title shot talk 'fake,' says 'he's never gonna be champion' Islam Makhachev shrugs off Dana White's claim of declining RDA fight: 'He can say whatever he wants' The UFC frequently has visited Abu Dhabi since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March 2020, holding three “Fight Island” shows behind closed doors that year. The promotion then held another show in January 2021, headlined by the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 257, which featured a small capacity of fans.

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UFC 281 announced for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi – MMA Junkie