UFC and DCT Abu Dhabi team up with Make-A-Wish UAE and the UAE Wrestling Federation during UFC 333 fight week

UFC and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation – UAE and the UAE Wrestling Federation for two community activations scheduled during UFC 333 fight week, according to UFC’s official report.

On Wednesday, October 21, UFC athletes Jean Silva, Tracy Cortez and Song Yadong spent the afternoon at Burjeel Medical City, visiting pediatric patients through the Make-A-Wish Foundation – UAE. UFC said the group toured multiple floors and units, taking photos and distributing toys from brand partners including Big Shot Pillows, McFarlane and PMI Toys.

That same UFC release described Burjeel’s pediatrics unit as providing specialized care for children from birth through adolescence and noted it includes more than 15 pediatric subspecialties, including pediatric oncology, cardiology and neonatal and pediatric intensive care.

The following day, Thursday, October 22, UFC stated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and No. 1 bantamweight contender Song Yadong visited the newly opened UAE Wrestling Federation for a youth seminar.

UFC said the athletes joined UAE Wrestling National team coaches to teach fundamental wrestling techniques to more than 30 local youth and also held a formal Q-and-A about the athletes’ paths to professional sports.