Mixed martial arts giant UFC will make its New Brunswick debut this fall when it presents a Fight Night card at the new Moncton Events Centre.
Moncton will become the 11th Canadian city to host a UFC card when the event gets underway Oct. 27.
“We are thrilled to bring the world-famous Octagon back to the Maritimes for our debut in Moncton,” UFC senior vice president David Shaw said in a release. “We can’t wait to showcase our world-class athletes, and the unbelievable energy and atmosphere of our events as part of the opening roster of acts at the new Moncton Events Centre this October.”
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The scheduled card will be UFC’s second foray into Canada this year, following a return to Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome on July 28.
Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg also have hosted UFC events.
The $110-million Moncton Events Centre is set to open this year.
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