Tag: Fight Island

Michael Chiesa (left) and Neil Magny (right) will face off in the main event of Wednesday’s UFC card on Fight Island. (Image: Getty)

Chiesa, Magny Headline Wednesday UFC Card After COVID Cancellations

The UFC has rescheduled or canceled several bouts that it intended to be a part of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN card — its second of three events on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this January. But, even after those changes, the promotion has still put together a solid welterweight headliner […]

Etihad Arena on Fight Island will host up to 2,000 fans for each UFC card in January. (Image: @etihadarena_ae/Twitter)

UFC Notebook: Fans on Fight Island, White Working on Potential Superfights

The UFC became the first major sports organization to return to action after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most leagues in March. Since that time, most competitions have resumed, some even inviting fans while UFC fighters continue to battle in empty arenas. That dynamic will change in January, as the […]

Brian Ortega (right) swept all five rounds to earn a resounding unanimous decision victory over Chan Sung Jung (left) at UFC Fight Night 180. (Image: Josh Hedges/Zuffa/Getty)

UFC Notebook: Ortega Slays Korean Zombie; McGregor Sets Date for Poirier Fight

Brian Ortega pitched a shutout against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night 180 on Saturday, earning himself a featherweight title shot in the process. All three judges scored the main event bout 50-45 for Ortega, who looked fresh and dominant against Jung throughout the 25-minute fight. […]