Not long after Danilo Marques got his hand raised in victory for his win in the UFC 253 curtain jerker, UFC commentator Jon Anik said, “We are wicked excited to announce a big new project, ‘UFC: Fight Island Declassified,’ is the new original intense and emotional four-part docuseries exploring the UFC’s efforts to produce a major sporting event in the midst of a global pandemic.” A video preview followed Anik’s announcement.
The first recognizable face shown during the trailer was UFC president Dana White. Tension building music played in the background as White said, “I’ve secured an island.