ABU DHABI: The Ultimate Fighting Championship, a Mixed Martial Arts organization, and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism, announced on Wednesday that Etihad Arena will host the UFC Fight Night on Aug. 3, 2024.
The UFC’s return to the UAE capital marks the second event of its type in less than a year.
Abu Dhabi’s DCT Director General Saleh Al-Geziry said: “This is a major milestone in our ongoing partnership. Some of the most iconic moments in UFC history have taken place during epic Fight Nights — and we are excited to create more spectacular memories for MMA fans.”
UFC’s CEO Dana White said: “I’m excited to bring another EPIC event. Abu Dhabi is an amazing destination, especially if you are a fight fan. I tell everyone to fly in early, check out the amazing food and experiences Abu Dhabi has to offer, and then end the trip with incredible fights.”
The UFC Fight Night will be the 18th event in Abu Dhabi, dating back to UFC 112: Invincible in April 2010.
Last year, UFC, in partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi, hosted UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, where a sold-out Etihad Arena witnessed Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title against UFC’s featherweight champion and fan favorite Alexander Volkanovski, who stepped up to the challenge at late notice.
The UAE’s MMA continues to develop as UFC signed its first-ever Emirati athlete, Mohammad Yahya, who debuted in front of a home crowd at UFC 294.
UFC Fight Night set for Aug. 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
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UFC Fight Night set for Aug. 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
- Abu Dhabi’s DCT Director General Saleh Al-Geziry said: ‘We are excited to create more spectacular memories for MMA fans’
- UFC’s CEO Dana White said: ‘Abu Dhabi is an amazing destination, especially if you are a fight fan’
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao arrive in Jeddah ahead of Spanish Super Cup 2026
- Teams will face each other in the tournament’s first semifinal on Wednesday
- Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will contest the second semifinal on Thursday
JEDDAH: Official delegations from FC Barcelona and Athletic Club de Bilbao arrived in Jeddah on Monday night ahead of the Spanish Super Cup, which starts on Wednesday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will compete in the three-match tournament at Alinma Stadium, with the semifinals taking place on Jan. 7-8 and the final on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Barcelona will begin the defense of the trophy they won last year when they take on Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night. The Madrid rivals will clash on Thursday.
The Catalan club arrived in Jeddah first, led by club president Joan Laporta and coach Hansi Flick, and with a full-strength squad featuring the likes of Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, Gerard Martín, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia.
Shortly afterwards Athletic Bilbao’s delegation landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport, led by head coach Ernesto Valverde along with star players Unai Simon, brothers Nico and Inaki Williams, Aitor Paredes, Oihan Sancet and Gorka Guruzeta.
Both clubs are scheduled to train and hold official pre-match press conferences on Tuesday, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also due to arrive in Jeddah that day.
