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UFC's highly anticipated return to Abu Dhabi, the promotion's first since 2014, will air live on global broadcasters around the world and on Pay-Per-View in select markets. Though the bouts are still being confirmed, the card will be headlined by at least one championship fight. Likewise subsequent UFC events held in Abu Dhabi will be headlined by at least one championship bout.
"Abu Dhabi is now firmly established as a unique tourism destination which offers a diverse mix of activities and initiatives that cater to all kinds of audience and visitors," said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman, DCT Abu Dhabi.
"We are making a long-term commitment to Abu Dhabi because we have had great success in that market," said UFC President Dana White.
UFC previously held live events in Abu Dhabi in 2010 and in 2014. UFC made history with its first event, UFC 112: Invincible, on April 10, 2010, as it was the promotion's first held outdoors. To stage the event, UFC built an open-air arena on Yas Island adjacent to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. UFC returned to Abu Dhabi on April 11, 2014, as the promotion hosted UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson at du Arena on Yas Island.
Additional details about UFC 242, including venue, scheduled fights, ticket sales, and activities for fight week, will be announced at a later date. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the latest news and ticket information for UFC 242 on its website.
As a demonstration of its commitment to its fans in the Middle East, UFC announced earlier this month that it had chosen Abu Dhabi Media as its new long-term broadcast partner in the region.
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