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The UFC fighters set to compete on Fight Island will undergo multiple rounds of testing before they’re even allowed to step in the octagon … and it’s all laid out in a snazzy new flow chart.
The Fight Island venue — located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi — will debut on July 11 and features some insane fights including Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns.
But, all fighters must undergo 4 separate tests before their bout — followed by a post-fight test before they’re allowed to leave the Island.
The 1st test a fighter must undergo will take place 48 hours before they depart from their home city, according to the chart first obtained by ESPN.
A 2nd test will take place when their flight touches down at the Abu Dhabi Airport VIP terminal.
A 3rd test will follow at the fighter’s hotel — where they will be quarantined until the test results come back.
There’s a pre-event test … and then after the fight, the final 5th test will be performed so the fighter can be cleared to travel home.
There are at least 3 additional events on Fight Island … taking place on July 15, July 18 and July 25.
Stay safe everyone!