UFC Fight Night 248 | ||||
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Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
Date | November 23, 2024 | |||
Venue | Galaxy Arena | |||
City | Macau, SAR, China | |||
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UFC Fight Night 248 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on November 23, 2024, at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, SAR, China. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The event will mark the promotion's fourth visit to Macau and first since UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le in August 2014. [1]
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