- Dana White confirms four events on Yas Island
- Huge safety zone will be set up for next month’s fights
UFC chief Dana White has confirmed the mixed martial arts promotion’s Fight Island will be located in Abu Dhabi and will host four events next month including UFC 251.
White said in April the UFC was close to securing a private island to stage bouts for international fighters unable to enter the United States due to travel restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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