The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi in October with a title bout main event.
The Etihad Arena will be the place for fight fans to be on Oct. 22. The company tweeted the news earlier today but without any specifics on who will be fighting.
We have our sights set on 𝐀𝐁𝐔 𝐃𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈 this October ✈️
Visit here for details 🔗 https://t.co/qxqMNvVjkW
[ #UFC281 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/RJusAhNipT
— UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2022
Readers are directed to a registration page that says:
Don’t miss out on the thrill of an action-packed Abu Dhabi Showdown Week.
Abu Dhabi Showdown Week will be headlined by UFC 281, which will be a blockbuster event, featuring a crowd-pleasing title bout.
Register your details below to receive early access to tickets, news and event information regarding the Fight Card and range of activations taking place at Abu Dhabi Showdown Week!
The last UFC event at Fight Island was UFC 267 in October 2021.