UFC makes official return to Abu Dhabi in October with Brazilian fighting for belt

Image of the Octagon set up on 'Ilha da Luta'. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

After several rumors, Ultimate made the organization's return to Abu Dhabi official. On the afternoon of this Tuesday (10), through its social networks, the company confirmed its return to 'Ilha da Luta' for the UFC 267, scheduled for October 30th. The duel valid for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) between Jan Blachowicz e Glover Teixeira should lead the long-awaited card.

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“Abu Dhabi is incredible, I love that place and the people. I've been talking about all the things we've been working on. I can’t wait to come back and share with the fans everything we’ve been working on together,” said Dana White in an interview with the UFC website.

Although not yet made official by the organization, the light heavyweight title clash between the champion Jan Blachowicz and the Brazilian Glover Teixeira must lead the show. The rematch valid for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg) between the leader aljamain sterling and the Russian Petr yan is also speculated to be part of the return card to 'Ilha da Luta'.

The last event hosted in Abu Dhabi was the UFC 257 in January of this year. At the time, the card was headlined by the second duel between Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier. The confrontation ended with a knockout victory for the American fighter.

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL! We will return to Ilha da Luta on October 30th! Find out more ⤵@VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #inAbuDhabi

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