The UFC announced a “Blockbuster” PPV coming to Dubai this fall per the promotion’s announcement. The event will take place on October 22nd at the Ethiad Arena, the former place of ‘Fight Island.’
The event will highlight what is being promoted as Abu Dhabi Showdown Week that will go from October 17-23rd.
According to multiple outlets, one may expect one or more title fights occurring on the card.
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Although there is the unknown with the war in the Ukraine at this point, the UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi this fall. While the UFC has taken the ‘Fight Island’ moniker away from the venue, Ethiad Arena has been a good venue for the company holding cards in the Middle East.
As for potential fights, one may expect the return of Conor McGregor as well as a defense from Israel Adesanya as well as other fighters from Europe and Asia coming to Abu Dhabi to fight.
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