This weekend the UFC is hitting the 50-event mark for fight night events held at their UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas. Initially, their home-base provided a quick-fix solution for the exodus of live audiences from pro sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With more jurisdictions in the United States peeling back COVID restrictions (if they ever had any) the UFC is gradually shifting back to its roadshow roots. However, the APEX remains a comfortable, and easily controllable, spot for the promotion.
This weekend’s card is headlined by former UFC light heavyweight title contender Thiago Santos versus main event debutante Magomed Ankalaev.