The UFC is on its way back to “Fight Island”, only this time it’s a longer stay plan.
The promotion seeks a five- to six-week run on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UFC President Dana White revealed at Dana White’s Contender Series 28 post-fight news conference Tuesday.
“I told you guys we were going back to Abu Dhabi,” White told MMA Junkie, when asked if the expected Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa clash on ‘Fight Island’ could end. “I think this next run in Abu Dhabi will be five or six weeks.”
White confirmed yet denied the next UFC middleweight title fight happening on “Fight Island” – despite recent remarks he made in an interview with Complex. He would also not give a start date for her second run at Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi.
“I do (know the timeline for returning to the UFC), but when the time comes, I will announce it,” White said.
The UFC made its “Fight Island” debut at UFC 251 in July. The event was the first of four cards held in 15 days on the same ground. During his stint in Abu Dhabi, White had indicated on a September-October timeline. However, the promotion requested and has secured a permit from the Nevada Athletic Commission to hold shows for every Saturday in September at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
DWCS 28 took place Tuesday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event streamed live on ESPN +.
Watch White’s full news conference in the video above.
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