How the UFC fooled us with the idea of Fight Island

Ant Walker, Michael Fiedel, and Patrick Auger discuss the news that UFC Fight Island is actually Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.

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Combate’s Marcelo Russio broke the news that the UFC would be hosting events in Abu Dhabi, potentially at Yas Island, where the UFC has hosted three events before.

Michael explains that we were sold the idea of “Fight Island,” but we’re now just getting an island where there are fights.

It’s nothing like Ant expected, but Patrick saw this coming from a mile away.

But there’s no reason to complain. We’re getting more fights and we’ll see the international talent competing against the best in the business.

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Michael Fiedel

Michael Fiedel is The Body Lock's deputy editor, a staff writer for FloCombat, and a Russell-Rice scholarship recipient at Vanderbilt University.

Ant Walker

Patrick Auger

Patrick is a consultant turned journalist who loves the fight game and everything to do with it. Focusing on the politics, business, and general state of MMA are his mainstays, though he'll dabble in analysis and best bets when he can. He also enjoys football, basketball, baseball, and great jokes in general so feel free to reach out and berate him on social media whenever you disagree with him.