UFC and Galaxy Macau have signed a new four-year deal, with the world’s top MMA organisation committing to hosting three fight nights in the casino city.
In a statement on Thursday, UFC said the partnership followed what it called “the resounding success” of last year’s Yan v Figueiredo clash, which was the promotion’s fourth event in Macau since 2012.
Dana White, UFC president and CEO, said the agreement with the hotel, which runs from next year through 2029, could not have “come at a better time”.
“I’ve just returned from China and everything about it was incredible – the culture, the people and the athletes,” White added. “It’s great for fight fans in China and massive for the sport.”
Included in the first fight week for this multi-year agreement will be the opening round of Season 5 of Road to UFC, which has given 18 Asian fighters, including Chinese stand-outs Zhang Mingyang, Shi Ming and Wang Cong, their breaks in the sport.
As part of the agreement, every event will be held at Galaxy Arena, which is Macau’s largest indoor sporting venue.