UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event in July

UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event in July

The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi for a Fight Night event this summer.

Atlanta, Abu Dhabi and Possibly Azerbaijan: An Update To UFC’s 2025 Schedule

News broke this week regarding three different locations that might soon be treated to UFC cards. For one city, they’ll be getting a “Fight Night” card that has become an annual tradition for them by this point. For another, it will be a return more than five years in the making. And for a third, a potential first-time encounter with the top MMA organization could be around the corner. Here’s a recap of UFC’s latest event news and rumors. June 1…

UFC returning to Abu Dhabi in July ... but will it be ‘Fight Night’ or PPV?

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to “Fight Island.” The promotion today announced its next overseas “Fight Night” card for Sat., July 26, 2025 on Yas Island inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. No fights have been announced at this time; however, a main event is likely to be revealed in the coming weeks. “Get ready for an electrifying night of action as some of UFC’s elite athl…

UFC announces Fight Night return to Abu Dhabi

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC The UFC is heading back to Abu Dhabi this summer. The promotion officially announced Thursday morning that they will host a UFC Abu Dhabi Fight Night event on July 26 at Etihad Arena. A main event, or any other fight has not been announced. Coming off of a monster 2024 business-wise, the UFC is mimicking moves that found them global success this past year — which includes multiple visits to Abu Dhabi. This past Aug…