JAKARTA - UFC President Dana White confirmed the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the new home of the UFC. He stated his commitment to continue holding international battles in Abu Dhabi.
This was conveyed by White during a visit to the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Monday, October 26. The meeting was attended by Members and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Board Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, and Director General Saif Saeed Ghobash.
Reported by Antara from the UAE News Agency, WAM, Wednesday, Sheikh Khaled praised the UFC event which brought together top fighters from various countries, and attracted viewers from all over the world thanks to the cooperation between the Abu Dhabi government and the UFC.
Meanwhile, White expressed his gratitude for being allowed to stage two fights this year on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi despite the threat of COVID-19.
While on a tour of the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, White said he was impressed by the facilities at the arena with a capacity of 18,000 spectators, which are expected to open soon.
“I have seen every arena in the world. Etihad Arena goes beyond expectations. I look forward to having an event here, ”said White quoted by the Khaleej Times.
Etihad Arena, said White, will be made like Madison Square Garden in New York.
UFC is expected to be held again in Abu Dhabi in late January or early February next year.
"We will go back to the (US) home, have some fights and then we have to be ready for some internationals and title matches in late January or early February," he said.
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