{"id":5578,"date":"2025-03-20T16:31:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:31:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:31:36","slug":"ufc-returns-to-abu-dhabi-on-july-26-2025-at-etihad-arena-yas-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/ufc-returns-to-abu-dhabi-on-july-26-2025-at-etihad-arena-yas-island\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Returns to Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"468\">Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2013 March 20, 2025: The Department of Culture and Tourism \u2013 Abu Dhabi and UFC, the world&#8217;s leading mixed martial arts organization, have announced the return of &#8220;UFC Fight Night&#8221; to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"614\">Tickets will be available soon, and fans eager to attend this highly anticipated event can register their interest early at <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"611\">VisitAbuDhabi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1081\">UFC returns to Abu Dhabi following the successful <strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"699\">UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway<\/strong> event last October, where Spain\u2019s Ilia Topuria successfully defended his featherweight title by knocking out Max Holloway in the third round. Fans in Abu Dhabi also witnessed an exciting <strong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"934\">UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov<\/strong> event last August, where Umar Nurmagomedov secured a victory over bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision after five rounds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1452\">Since 2010, Abu Dhabi has hosted over 20 UFC events, solidifying its reputation as a global destination for world-class sports and entertainment. Thanks to its state-of-the-art sports venues, top-tier infrastructure, and exceptional tourism and cultural experiences, Abu Dhabi continues to attract elite sports events, supported by an extensive global flight network.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1608\">The full fight card for <strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1510\">UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi<\/strong> will be announced soon, featuring some of the biggest names in MMA at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1885\">VIP ticket packages will also be available soon via <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1677\">On Location<\/strong>, UFC\u2019s official VIP experience provider. These packages offer premium seating, exclusive access to weigh-ins, hospitality services, and the chance to meet UFC stars. For more details, visit <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1882\">UFCVIP.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2002\">For more information about the event, updates, and early ticket registration, please visit: <strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1999\">visitabudhabi.ae<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2013 March 20, 2025: The Department of Culture and Tourism \u2013 Abu Dhabi and UFC, the world&#8217;s leading mixed martial arts organization, have announced the return of &#8220;UFC Fight Night&#8221; to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. 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