UFC president Dana White teases UFC’s Fight Island on social media

Published June 28, 2020 5:50pm

MANILA — The world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion UFC gave a sneak peek of its octagon being assembled in Fight Island.

Fight Island is a private venue located in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi where audience-free events are slated to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organization received strong criticisms for its “show must go on” approach amidst the dangers of the pandemic. Just last month, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza tested positive for COVID-19 after the weigh-in which was a day before UFC 249. He was immediately pulled out of the fight as a result.

For months, UFC president Dana White has talked about a setting up a safe venue on a private island for fights to take place.

Fight Island baby!!! #YasIsland pic.twitter.com/LTe8Jlgvgv
— danawhite (@danawhite) June 28, 2020

What previously seemed like a pipe dream is now starting to come to fruition as UFC 251 is set to host its first event at the island on July 11. — LA, GMA News

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