Published 17:33 IST, May 18th 2020

Dana White reveals 'secret of success' to host UFC live events amidst coronavirus crisis

UFC President Dana White recently revealed the 'key to success' for hosting three consecutive and successful live events despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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Despite a lot of tantrums from various combat sports personalities, UFC President Dana White has been successful in hosting three live events in one week amidst global COVID-19 pandemic. Although scheduled events did t take place in ‘Fight Island’ as per plans, Dana White still mand to pull off events with assistance of his medical team and or UFC officials. re are speculations that return of UFC into action has encourd several or sports leagues to resume ir events with zero-fan attendance and functioning of UFC is currently taken into consideration for hosting live events without breaking dely bug.

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UFC president Dana White reveals ‘ key to success’ amid Coronavirus outbreak

In aftermath of UFC Fight Night ‘Overeem vs Harris’, a smiling Dana White appeared at post-fight press conference and dressed entire scenario going around Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since Dana White has been successful in hosting three live events, he is planning to continue trend with more events in near future as UFC officials have alrey started to outline structures. However, when asked about ‘key to success’ of hosting live events, UFC President said that body getting sick in fight week helped him to materialise events into reality.

" key to this week was t a lot of people testing positive for COVID-19 or body getting sick during week."⁠ said UFC president Dana White.

Dana White also claimed that y are planning to host upcoming UFC events in Arizona if Las Vegas remains to be under a ‘potential lockdown’. According to White, next UFC event is going to hit st on May 30. However, venue is yet to be determined.

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UFC Fight Island Update

Though Dana White has been vocal about finalising a card in UFC Fight Island, re has been official reports regarding date of event. According to Dana White, officials are planning to host an event in fight island by July and UFC matchmakers have also lined up a few contests for event. Former World Champion Cor McGregor is expected to face BMF Jorge Masvidal in UFC Fight Island event. However, thing has been declared officially.

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17:33 IST, May 18th 2020