Looking for upcoming combat sports events in the UAE? This regularly updated calendar brings together officially confirmed MMA, UFC, boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, judo, taekwondo and related events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Last verified: 28 September 2026. Event cards, venues and schedules can change. We only add dates supported by an official organiser, federation or venue.
UAE combat sports events at a glance
- 11 October 2026: POUNDRR 1.0 Fight Night — Dubai
- 16–18 October 2026: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship Final Round — Abu Dhabi
- 23 October 2026: Power Slap 2026 — Abu Dhabi
- 24 October 2026: UFC 333 and Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup — Abu Dhabi
- 29–31 October 2026: Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam
- 31 October 2026: Dubai Taekwon-Do Championship ITF
- 9–21 November 2026: Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship programme
- 14 November 2026: PFL Dubai and Real American Freestyle Abu Dhabi
October 2026 combat sports events
POUNDRR 1.0 Fight Night
Date: 11 October 2026
Location: Cuban Boxing Club, Dubai
Sport: Boxing
POUNDRR lists its first adult fight night in Dubai for 11 October. Check the official POUNDRR website for final attendance and event information.
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship — Final Round GI
Dates: 16–18 October 2026
Venue: Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sport: Gi jiu-jitsu
The final round of the championship is listed on the official UAEJJF calendar.
Power Slap 2026
Date: 23 October 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Venue: Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sport: Professional slap fighting
The event returns to Abu Dhabi with ticket information published by Experience Abu Dhabi.
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev
Date: 24 October 2026
Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Sport: MMA
Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to defend the UFC featherweight title against Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili is announced as the co-main event. Read our UFC 333 Abu Dhabi Fight Week guide and verify final ticket information through Etihad Arena.
Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup
Date: 24 October 2026
Location: Abu Dhabi; venue to be confirmed
Sport: Jiu-jitsu
The date is listed by UAEJJF, but the venue has not yet been published. Check the federation calendar before travelling.
Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam
Dates: 29–31 October 2026
Venue: Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sport: International senior judo
The event is listed on the International Judo Federation calendar.
13th Dubai Taekwon-Do Championship ITF
Date: 31 October 2026
Location: Dubai; venue to be announced
Sport: ITF Taekwon-Do
The date appears on the official ITF events calendar. Confirm the venue with the organiser before attending.
November 2026 combat sports events
Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship programme
A full series of championships will take place at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi:
- 9–10 November: Abu Dhabi World Amateur Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- 10 November: Abu Dhabi World Para Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- 11–13 November: Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- 14–16 November: Abu Dhabi World Festival Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- 17–18 November: Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- 19–21 November: Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Categories, registration and daily schedules are available through the official UAEJJF calendar.
PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy
Date: 14 November 2026
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sport: MMA
PFL returns to Dubai with Vadim Nemkov vs Sergei Bilostenniy announced as the headline fight. Check the official PFL event page for the latest card and ticket information.
Real American Freestyle Abu Dhabi
Date: 14 November 2026
Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Sport: Professional freestyle wrestling
Khamzat Chimaev, Arman Tsarukyan and Henry Cejudo are among the officially announced athletes. Opponents and the complete schedule remain to be confirmed. The official information is available through Experience Abu Dhabi.
First confirmed UAE events for 2027
- 15–17 January 2027: AJP Tour Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship — GI, Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi.
- 19–21 March 2027: AJP Tour Gulf Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship — GI, Dubai; venue to be confirmed.
Both dates appear on the official AJP calendar.
Events announced without a confirmed date
We are monitoring ADXC events and UAE Muay Thai and kickboxing championships that have been announced for late 2026 but do not yet have a complete official date and venue. They will be added only when the organisers publish enough information for visitors to plan safely.
Planning a combat sports trip in the UAE
Always recheck the organiser’s page before travelling because fight cards and schedules can change. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are roughly 90 minutes apart by road in normal traffic, but event traffic can add time.
If you need equipment before training or competition, visit My Fight House in Dubai. For events in the capital, see our Abu Dhabi fight gear and delivery guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest UAE combat sports events in late 2026?
UFC 333, the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship programme, PFL Dubai and RAF Abu Dhabi are among the largest officially confirmed events.
Are all events in this calendar officially confirmed?
Yes. Each listed date is supported by an official organiser, federation, venue or UAE tourism authority. When a venue or detailed schedule is still unknown, we say so clearly.
How often is this UAE fight calendar updated?
We review it as organisers announce new dates, cards, venues and ticket details. The verification date at the top shows when the page was last checked.
Can I buy event tickets from My Fight House?
No. Use the official event or venue links in this guide. My Fight House is an independent combat-sports retailer and does not claim to organise or sell tickets for these events.