The UFC officially announced on Wednesday that UFC 112 will be held on April 10 at the Ferrari World in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

This marks the first UFC event in an open-air arena.

“This is one of the biggest and most significant nights in the history of the UFC,” stated UFC President Dana White. “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 recognize as a stacked card featuring the sport’s biggest stars.”

Two title fights will headline the card. In the main event, middleweight champ Anderson Silva puts belt and undefeated 9-0 UFC record on the line against the rejuvenated Vitor Belfort, and in the co-main event, lightweight champ BJ Penn takes on Frankie Edgar.

Also on the card is a battle of MMA legends between Matt Hughes and Renzo Gracie.

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