UFC 333 draws record crowd to Abu Dhabi

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

UFC 333: VOLKANOVSKI vs EVLOEV made history at Etihad Arena on Saturday night (October 24), recording the highest attendance and gate for a UFC event in Abu Dhabi. The sold-out event featured two title fights and attracted thousands of fans, more than half of whom travelled from outside the UAE.

UFC 333 to headline Abu Dhabi Showdown Week in October

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the return of the Octagon to the UAE with UFC 333, set to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on October 24 .

Etihad Arena named third-best UFC venue globally

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Etihad Arena has been ranked the world’s third-best UFC venue in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Awards, ahead of hosting UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Rountree Jr. on July 25 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.