Shortly after defeating Jose Aldo to claim the UFC bantamweight title, Petr Yan walked into the UFC ‘Fight Island’ media room — a bespoke facility on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, built specifically for the promotion’s four-event showcase — clutching his belt and ready to take part in the traditional post-fight press conference.
The Russian native fielded questions from the socially distanced journalists, conveying his answers through a translator seated besides him. After nearly 15 minutes of discussing his title win and his future plans, Yan received a strange question from an unknown figure in the back of the room:
“What are your impressions of Abu Dhabi so far?