UFC Apex: 5 things you need to know about the UFC's state-of-the-art setup

#1. The UFC Apex and UFC Fight Island have been best for business in these uncertain times

The UFC Apex is a warzone that witnesses the best fighters work their way towards someday earning championship gold

We would be remiss if we didn’t discuss this, so let’s get right to it. The UFC Apex and UFC Fight Island have served their purpose incredibly well. With the COVID-19 global pandemic throwing the UFC’s 2020 schedule for a toss, the UFC turned to Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi as places they could trust to organize their events.

Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, housing the UFC Apex and UFC Fight Island respectively, have been critical for the UFC’s success in 2020. It’s no secret the UFC and most other businesses didn’t complete their usual targets due to the pandemic this year. However, the UFC has led by example and shown the world its remarkable ability to adapt and overcome.

Events such as UFC 251 – the biggest MMA PPV of 2020 and second highest-selling combat sports PPV (the first being Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.) this year – have been made possible due to the Apex and Fight Island.

While UFC 251 took place on Fight Island, other notable events such as UFC 252 transpired at the UFC Apex. Needless to say, the UFC Apex coupled with the organization’s willingness to take risks has proven to be an excellent business move.

It will be interesting to see which fights the UFC will conduct at the Apex – apart from the Contender Series matches and other such events – after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.