15 August 2024, SHANGHAI and LAS VEGAS- UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, today announced its long-awaited return to Greater China with UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU on November 23 in local prime time hosted by Galaxy Macau, Asia’s world-class integrated resort destination.
UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU marks UFC’s fourth event in Macau since 2012 and the seventh overall to be held in Greater China. Macau is the entertainment hub of China’s dynamic Greater Bay Area and draws tourists from across Asia for its vibrant culture and many attractions. The city’s strategic location and infrastructure position it as an ideal location for upscale international sporting events.
This year, the event is set to take place at Macau’s largest indoor arena, Galaxy Macau’s newly inaugurated Galaxy Arena. Featuring unobstructed views from every seat and state-of-the-art production, events at the Galaxy Arena are immersive and unforgettable experiences. Galaxy Macau’s commitment to promoting sports and tourism in Macau with complete integration will make fight week for UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU a thrilling opportunity for fans.
Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President and Head of Asia and Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, met at the Galaxy International Convention Center to formally announce UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU. “We are ecstatic to be back at this incredible destination city,” said Chang. “Our last UFC event here was a decade ago in 2014, and since then, our brand has grown by leaps and bounds. We are proud to partner with Galaxy Macau and can’t wait to put on an electrifying show at the state-of-the-art Galaxy Arena to the delight of fans across the region.” “We welcome UFC’s return to Macau after 10 years,” said Kelley. “This event is a prestigious addition to Galaxy Arena’s growing portfolio of international sports events which includes the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2024 and The Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2024 Macao. The state-of-the-art equipment and amenities of the Galaxy Arena, combined with Galaxy Macau’s “World Class, Asian Heart” service philosophy, promise to elevate the event’s thrilling experience and further boost Macau’s sports development.”
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In recent years, UFC’s popularity in China has grown significantly, as the country has produced several elite fighters and rising stars of the sport, including undisputed UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili; top-ranked contenders Song Yadong, Yan Xiaonan, and Sumudaerji; and highly-regarded prospects from Asia’s tournament ROAD TO UFC, Zhang Mingyang and Wang Cong. The emergence of this talented group of fighters follows the groundbreaking establishment of the UFC Performance Institute Shanghai in 2019, the world’s largest, state-of-the-art MMA training and development facility, which has created a path to develop and support the next generation of MMA athletes from mainland China and the greater Asia-Pacific region.
More information on UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU, including the main event and additional bouts, will be announced over the coming weeks.
UFC fans who want to be the first to receive breaking news on the event and gain early access to tickets are encouraged to register their interest at ufc.com/macau.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 266 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort
Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.
Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.
Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.
Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
Source: UFC Media
