Fight Island in Abu Dhabi concludes Saturday with main event featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov

The undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov will face American Justin Gaethje in an isolated section of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, which was set up to host the major mixed martial arts event.
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In this handout image provided by UFC, a general view of the Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island prior to the UFC 251 event on July 12, 2020, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. - Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island mixed martial arts (MMA) competition will finish its latest rendition with a highly anticipated bout on Saturday.

The Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) series is a major endeavor for the Emirati hospitality industry that has been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

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