The return of fans to attend the Nazzal Island trilogy from "UFC" in Abu Dhabi
The Union Hall Arena on Yas Island hosted the event.
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The capital, Abu Dhabi, witnessed, after a long wait, the return of fans to attend live sporting events, with the start of the UFC's Al-Nazzal Island trilogy matches last Saturday at the Union Arena on Yas Island.
"Hosting the fights in the new" Arena "highlights the success of efforts in Abu Dhabi to contain the repercussions of the" Covid-19 "pandemic, as Abu Dhabi recorded an unrivaled success that attracted widespread international praise, the event organizers said in an official statement.
Within the framework of these measures, limited numbers of tickets were offered to attend the "UFC - Night of Fighting: Holloway v Katar" tournament, which is gaining special global importance, as it is the first UFC event to receive fans since the beginning of the outbreak.
The statement added that “a comprehensive plan for public movement was implemented during the event, in cooperation with local health authorities and the UFC Foundation.
The fans showed a great commitment to various safety measures, such as presenting negative results for the (Covid-19) detection tests, temperature checks, wearing masks and applying social distancing measures, in a way that confirms everyone’s keenness to preserve the gains Abu Dhabi has achieved in the face of the pandemic.
After the success of the two previous sessions of the Nazzal Island during the second half of 2020, the organizers of the UFC Triple Island Championship confirmed that the inaugural match for this event will remain engraved in the memory of the public and UFC fans worldwide, especially as it has shown the world a stature Abu Dhabi as a reputable global destination for sport and tourism.
Ali Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, said: “The Nazzal Island trilogy from UFC represents an ideal opportunity to confirm Abu Dhabi's position as a distinct destination for global events, and the strength of our partnership with UFC.
After the success of the previous two rounds of the Nazzal Island Championship, our main goal was to enable the fans to return to the fighting halls to enjoy the live atmosphere, and we succeeded in achieving this goal thanks to our tireless efforts and our coordinated cooperation with government agencies in Abu Dhabi, the public and private sectors, and our partners in the UFC Foundation ), Which allowed the audience to enjoy again a lively experience full of enthusiasm and suspense in a safe and secure environment.
The competitions will continue with the holding of the "UFC - Night of the Fight: Chisa vs. Magne" match tomorrow, as the two fighters enter the battlefield with three consecutive victories in each, which increases their determination to win the fourth victory and stop the opponent's victories march during the main fight of the Welter weight category. After a series of 11 thrilling fights.
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