Dana White, president of UFC, has announced that the MMA organization will be returning to Abu Dhabi in October 30.
This will be the first UFC return to the United Arab Emirates since Dustin Poirier’s knockout win over Conor McGregor January 24th.
Dana White stated that he can't wait for the UFC return to United Arab Emirates (October)
Since 2010, there have been 15 Middle East events. Anderson Silva, who was outpointed by Demian Maia, defended his middleweight belt.
Twelve events have been held in the Gulf country since July 2020 as a result the coronavirus pandemic.
White expressed his delight that UFC 267 will be held at Fight Island and include two world title bouts.
Jan Blachowicz, the Polish light-heavyweight champion, is preparing to defend his title for the second time against Glover Teixeira.
There is also the Bantamweight Championship rematch between Aljamain Silver and Petr Yan.
After Yan was disqualified in round four due to an illegal knee, Sterling defeated Yan in their clash in Las Vegas in March.
White stated that after the five-year partnership between UFC and UAE's Department of Culture and Tourism was completed, "We will be returning to Abu Dhabi in October."
Abu Dhabi is amazing - I love the place and its people.
"I have been talking about all the things we are doing. "I plan to get all the deals in place this summer.
"I cannot wait to go back and tell you all the things we have been working on together."
Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, DCT Abu Dhabi Executive Director for Tourism and Marketing, said: "This is indeed an extraordinary milestone Abu Dhabi and yet again an indication of the strength our partnership with UFC as well as Abu Dhabi’s readiness to host significant sporting events.
"Following previous Fight Island editions' success, the ultimate goal was to bring back the fans.
"And with hardwork, collaboration, and coordination among Abu Dhabi government entities and public and private sector partners, we will achieve this once more, allowing fans the thrill of live events again in a secure and safe environment. This is our highest priority."
