If you’re confused by the UFC not only putting on an event in the middle of the week, but doing so in the morning, you’re not the only one. There are obvious reasons that partially explain it. For instance, the event takes place in Abu Dhabi and with a limited live audience, they want to cater to the those taking in the event in the arena. Thus, the event is starting in the late afternoon in Abu Dhabi. Completely understandable. As for any other reasons, it would be speculation on my part and I’d rather leave the speculation to the fight predictions.