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Conor McGregor’s first fight in over a year will be played in front of fans later this month.
The UFC on Friday promoted his return to Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. There will be three events on the international UFC stronghold, including UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar on January 16, UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny on January 20 and UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 on January 24th.
Abu Dhabi officials said fans would be able to watch the fights.
“After the reopening of our emirate to international tourism, we are pleased to welcome fans to Etihad Arena, our new world-class event and entertainment venue on Yas Island.” HE Ali Al Shaiba, Abu Dhabi’s executive director of tourism and marketing at the Department of Culture and Tourism, said in a press release.
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He continued, “Abu Dhabi’s collaborative and coordinated response to combat the spread of coronavirus has inspired pioneering health measures to ensure a safe and protected environment. UFC Fight Island Triple Header on Yas Island this month will once again highlight why the UAE is the coolest winter destination in the world, where visitors to Abu Dhabi can safely experience the rich and diverse mix of cultural attractions , entertainment and lifestyle in the Emirates. “
The UFC said the company will follow the Abu Dhabi coronavirus guidelines, which means that athletes, coaches, employees and resort staff will be in a bubble environment on the island. The company said there will also be “restricted areas that will allow fans to safely watch events” at Etihad Arena.
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Tickets for the events were available, but sold out quickly. Prices ranged from $ 215 to $ 1,350, TSN noticed.
McGregor and Poirier will headline UFC 257 – the first big pay-per-view of 2021 for the UFC. McGregor defeated Poirier by technical knockout on September 27, 2014. The fight lasted no more than two minutes. The Irishman fought for the last time on January 18, 2020. He defeated Donald Cerrone by technical knockout. Poirier fought for the last time in June. He defeated Dan Hooker by unanimous decision.
Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar will headline the first event on the island. The two fighters seek to remain in the featherweight title image. Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny will battle in the middleweight fight.
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“I am excited to start the year with a consecutive week of great fights – Saturday, Wednesday and Sunday – for fight fans around the world with the FIGHT ISLAND Triple Header,” said UFC president Dana White in a press release .