Russia’s Islam Makhachev is declared winner in his Lightweight bout during the UFC event in Abu Dhabi. File/ Agence Framce-Presse
Abu Dhabi: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), on Wednesday announced UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, August 3 at Etihad Arena, marking the second event in the UAE capital in less than a year.
With a soon-to-be-announced fight card, the upcoming event will see international and local talent enter The Octagon for a must-see spectacle, featuring a number of the sport’s most talented athletes.
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, where a sold-out Eithad Arena witnessed Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title…