The UFC returns to the UAE capital this weekend for another exciting Fight Night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island as the sport hosts some of the biggest names in the business.
One of the most anticipated fights that will take place in Abu Dhabi Showdown Week is the light-heavyweight fight between former champion Magomed Ankalaev, who will fight against Bogdanov Guskov as an alternate opponent for a very important title bout.
The doors of Etihad Arena will start to open at 4 p.m., and the preliminary bout will start at 5 p.m. The main event will start at 8 p.m. and the tickets will be available on their official website.
For viewers watching from the UAE and the wider Middle East, the event will be broadcast live on Starzplay, while international audiences can tune in through their respective regional UFC broadcasters.
The fight card features 13 bouts across multiple weight divisions, with several rising contenders looking to make an impression. Alongside the headline contest, fans can expect a flyweight co-main event between Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov, while other notable names on the card include Rizvan Kuniev, Sam Patterson and Muslim Salikhov.
Abu Dhabi has become one of the UFC’s most important international destinations, regularly hosting major Fight Night and pay-per-view events through its long-standing partnership with the promotion. The return of UFC action is expected to attract thousands of fans from across the region, reinforcing the emirate’s reputation as a global hub for elite sporting events.
Fans attending the event can also expect an electric atmosphere, with entertainment, fan activities and world-class production adding to the overall experience.
With a stacked card, title implications and another sell-out atmosphere anticipated at Etihad Arena, UFC Abu Dhabi promises an evening of high-level mixed martial arts as the promotion continues its successful run of events in the UAE.
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