The UFC is headed back to Abu Dhabi, this time for a Fight Night. Promotion officials announced Wednesday morning that a UFC Fight Night event will take place Aug. 3 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. This is expected to be one of two shows this year after the UFC extended it’s deal with Abu Dhabi. We Are Back! The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi on Sat 3 August! Register now: https://t.co/4bQ10RkKOO #UFCAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/Lwcn7wkVUZ — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 6, 2024 The UFC’s most recent trip to Abu Dhabi came last October for UFC 294 where lightweight champion Islam Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the first round to retain his belt in the main event. In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev edged out former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in a competitive back-and-forth battle
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UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event in August – MMA Junkie