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ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Media and Etisalat today announced that UFC fans will have the unique opportunity to watch the highly anticipated UFC 254: KHABIB vs. GAETHJE on ‘UFC Arabia’, the first Arabic language UFC application in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as eLife by Etisalat.
Never beaten in previous fights, Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to defend his title against Justin Gaethje, in what is set to be one of the most important moments in UFC history.
The long anticipated event will be held on Saturday, 24 October, on UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, with the main card starting at 10pm UAE time. It will be streamed live on UFC Arabia application, and will also be available for viewing on eLife from Etisalat with pay-per-view on channel 777.
Several preliminary fights will also take place on the same day, starting 7pm UAE time. The newly added live streaming services will enable UFC fans in the region to watch the fights at their own convenience.
Abu Dhabi Sports TV will also premiere this event with a series of interviews, reports and analytical studio sessions with special guests, starting from 5:30pm on the day of the event. The live broadcast will continue until 3:30am the next day though UFC Arabia and eLife.
