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UFC Fight Night Returns to Abu Dhabi on July 26

Get ready, fight fans! The second edition of UFC Fight Night is coming back to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26 for a thrilling return.

UFC’s Legacy in the UAE
The UFC has staged 20 events in the UAE since 2010 and so is now considered a premier fight destination. UFC Fight Night took place on Friday in Abu Dhabi on August 3 last year, and UFC 308 was held on Saturday in December.

What to Expect in 2025
No one is really expecting Abu Dhabi to break with this pattern this year as the city is due to host Fight Night on July 26 and another major UFC show, probably in October, at Etihad Arena.

Memorable Moments from Last Year
In the 2024 UFC Fight Night bout the two bantamweights battled it out ~ Cory Sandhagen (USA) vs Umar Nurmagomedov (Russia). The relay of captivity ended with a victory for Nurmagomedov, who has been seen live by MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov at cageside.

Fight Card & Ticket Information Updates
Ticket sales will be announced soon and all details about the fight card will be made available at that time. Visitabudhabi.ae and stay updated via whatson.ae.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
📍 Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
🌐 More Info: visitabudhabi.ae

Alan Conde

Alan Conde is a seasoned sports journalist based in Dubai, originally from Brazil. With over a decade of experience, Alan covers a wide range of sports for Dubai News, focusing on football, cricket, motorsports, and tennis. He began his journalism career in São Paulo, Brazil, after earning a degree from the University of São Paulo.

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