Published 17:55 IST, April 9th 2020
Dana White reveals why he's keeping UFC 249 location a top secret
UFC President Dana White says that he has finalised the location for UFC 249 Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje on April 18 but does not want to reveal it.
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Despite all trouble going around main event of UFC 249, Dana White has successfully lined up Justin Gaethje opposite Tony Ferguson for interim lightweight title fight at main event of UFC 249. While almost every major sports league has cancelled ir ongoing event amidst global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, UFC 249 is still on cards for April 18, 2020. According to reports, Dana White has also secured location of UFC 249 but does t want to disclose it publicly.
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UFC 249 Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje: Dana White refuses to reveal UFC 249 location.
During an interaction with MMA journalist Brett Okamoto, UFC president Dana White revealed that re are a lot of "creepy individuals" who could prevent fight from going through if y get to kw about venue of UFC 249. Though Dana White did t take names, he went on to claim that some people may start attacking location or start threatening him over phone calls if y get to kw about location too soon. However, Dana White said that he is least bored about m and is set to host UFC 249 under any circumstance.
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UFC 249 ‘Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje’: UFC 249 location update
A few days ago, Dana White said that he is planning to secure a private island in order to host UFC 249 Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje safely amidst global outbreak of coronavirus. Since it’s t possible to gar all international fighters on US soil, Dana White reportedly wants to secure an island so that he can keep hosting UFC fights during this time of emergency. However, UFC president is yet to reveal name and location of island.
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(Im courtesy: Twitter of Brett Okamoto)
17:55 IST, April 9th 2020