The UFC, in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) of the Kingdom, has announced today that the UFC returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 1 at The Venue, Riyadh.
Featuring a yet-to-be-revealed fight card, the upcoming event will witness numerous highly skilled athletes from the sport competing in the Octagon for an electrifying night. This event signifies the UFC's second appearance in Riyadh, following its momentous debut earlier this year.
Having taken place at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena last June, the inaugural event showcased a headline fight between the No.4 ranked middleweight, Robert Whittaker, and the emerging talent, Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker demonstrated his expertise by defeating the highly regarded Aliskerov, who had been on an undefeated streak in the UFC.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT RIYADH will be part of Riyadh Season, an annual major entertainment event in the winter season that attracts visitors from around the globe to enjoy a plethora of concerts, sports activities, and cultural events in Saudi Arabia's capital.
Since its inception in 2019, Riyadh Season has been a platform for a diverse range of events, including the groundbreaking UFC 306 event held at Sphere, the innovative entertainment venue in Las Vegas, which was supported by Riyadh Season.
UFC 306 at RIYADH SEASON NOCHE UFC made a significant impact on the sports world, breaking records as the highest-grossing UFC event in history.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT RIYADH will mark the first UFC event hosted at The Venue, a cutting-edge arena equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, adaptable staging design, and top-notch sound systems.
The Venue is set to be a premier choice for hosting various global and exclusive events, promising an unforgettable experience for performers and attendees alike.