Leaving 2020 in the past, the UFC will most likely kick off the new year with events being held at Fightx Island in Abu Dhabi.
Last week, UFC fan-favorite Anthony “Showtime” Pettis signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League amid major cuts announced by the UFC.
The first UFC fight of 2021 will be headlined by former Featherweight champion and current No. 1 contender Max Holloway and No. 6 contender Calvin Kattar.
On Jan. 23, UFC fan favorites Conor “The Notorious” McGregor and Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier will face off in a highly-anticipated rematch to open the 2021 Pay-Per-View schedule.