The UFC and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DTC) have announced that UFC Fight Island events will be held on Yas Island. The emirate’s holiday resort will host four events including UFC 251 on July 11, with Fight Night events to be held on July 15, 18 and 25 with an international card of fighters.

CONFIRMED! 🏝@DanaWhite provides all the details for #UFCFightIsland which will be happening #InAbuDhabi. @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/QjIVpmO0ru

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UFC President Dana White has been defiant in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and is determined to build on the success of the last two UFC events in Jacksonville Florida. The events in Abu Dhabi have been designed to allow the UFC to navigate the strict COVID-19 travel restrictions placed on international fighters.