UFC 112 Official for Abu Dhabi (Update)
by Zak Woods on Jan 27, 2010 10:45 AM EST
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UFC 112 is now official for Abu Dhabi.
There was some doubt about the readiness of the Abu Dhabi venue as it lacked a traditional stadium to hold an event. It was believed that the emirate was in the process of building arena though it would be an outdoor venue. However the UFC press release stated that the event will be held at the Concert Arena, Ferrari World, Yas Island. Regardless of where UFC 112 will occur it will be the first outdoors event in the promotions history.
UFC President Dana White said: "This is one of the biggest and most significant nights in the history of the UFC. UFC 112 is our first ever outdoor event and it is taking place in the hometown of our brand new partners, Flash Entertainment. We are very happy we could deliver what fans around the world will recognise as a stacked card featuring the sport’s biggest stars."
Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, recently sold a ten percent share to Flash Entertainment, a direct subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi government. While Zuffa officials have stated that the sale to Flash won't affect day-to-day operations the entertainment company will put a stamp on the UFC's international operations.
John Lickrish, Managing Director of Flash Entertainment, said: "UFC 112 is going to be incredible. Flash and the UFC have been working very hard to bring this event to fruition, and we’re delighted to now announce what will truly be a great night of sport in Abu Dhabi.
"Abu Dhabi has a long tradition of mixed martial arts, and hosting UFC 112 continues the country’s love and passion for the sport. We really can’t wait to welcome these elite athletes, and showcase a truly magnificent sport to the people of the region."
Rumored card after the jump.
First paragraphed updated with more information regarding Concert Arena, Ferrari World, Yas Island. Also, check out this picture gallery from today's press conference in Abu Dhabi.
Champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort (for middleweight title)
Champ B.J. Penn vs. Frankie Edgar (for lightweight title)
Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie
Kendall Grove vs. Mark Munoz
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Terry Etim
DaMarques Johnson vs. TBA
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what happened to the whole they are building an arena just for us stuff?
ferrari world is almost complete.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
@mikefareri on twitter.
think its a case of dana talking out of his butt again. ferrari world is just about completed going by the construction pictures on their website.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
-Sonny Liston
@mikefareri on twitter.
by sonofapsycho on Jan 27, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Ferrari World looks like a...
THONG.
What is that? Nah jokes – it looks kinda cool. If you forget about it looking like a giant thong with a glory access hole in the ace.
