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UFC opens 2027 in Dallas: Fight Night on January 16 at American Airlines Center

The UFC returns to Dallas for the first time since July 2022 and opens its 2027 calendar there. No bouts have been announced yet; the event streams on Paramount+.

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UFC 103 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, September 2009 (archive image)

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The UFC will open 2027 with a Fight Night in Dallas. The event takes place on January 16 at the American Airlines Center, the promotion announced on Saturday during the UFC 333 broadcast. According to MMA Junkie, it is the UFC's first visit to the Texas city since July 2022.

Back then, at UFC 277 in the same arena, Amanda Nunes regained her title in a rematch with Julianna Peña, and Brandon Moreno won the interim flyweight title against Kai Kara-France. In total, the UFC has visited Dallas six times, according to Cageside Press.

The UFC has not yet announced a main event or other bouts. The event will stream live on Paramount+. There is no date yet for the general ticket sale; fans can register their interest with the UFC.

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