Announcements June 10, 2020 at 9:04 am

FIGHT ISLAND Confirmed: The UFC Is Coming To Abu Dhabi In July

ByCasey Fitzgerald

Summer. Just. Got. Interesting!

This is massive and it’s the news UFC fans have been waiting for. UFC 251 is coming to Yas Island, starting July 11 and there’ll be a total of four fight nights.

UFC President Dana White confirmed the huge news after it was rumoured they were looking for a safe international destination to host the fights. He also confirmed there would be more fights on July 15, July 18 and July 25.

Four UFC fight nights happening in Abu Dhabi this July

#UFCFightIsland starts July 11, 15, 18 and 25th YAS Island, Abu Dhabi #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/JGLioBhw4c

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Part of the island will be dubbed a ‘safety zone’ with a hotel, dining and coaching facilities arranged purely for the athletes and fight personnel

UFC Fight Island will be located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. They will hold fights there July 11, 15, 18 and 25. pic.twitter.com/wer8CDrE5k

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