Published 14:16 IST, March 23rd 2020

Khabib vs Ferguson at UFC 249 slated to take place with just "10 people" in attendance

According to reports, UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson is going to happen with just 10 people in the room amidst the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Despite global outbreak of deadly pandemic ‘Covid 19’ (Coronavirus), UFC President Dana White is in mood of axing highly anticipated bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. UFC 249 is slated to take place on April 19, 2020, and while most sporting events have been cancelled, Dana White is adamant on making fight happen outside USA under any circumstances. A number of MMA fans have criticised Dana White for hosting fight amidst such a medical crisis but UFC president feels that fight needs to happen, matter what. Dana White has also come up with some ‘interesting solutions’ to host UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson without endangering lives of UFC fighters and or officials.

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Khabib vs Ferguson update: UFC 249 ‘Khabib vs Ferguson’ might take place with just 10 people in room

UFC 249 has already been moved from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and new venue is yet to be finalised. In meantime, UFC President Dana White has revealed that Khabib vs Ferguson might happen with just ’10 people’ inside room. US President Donald Trump has already cancelled a large number of international flights to and from USA, and entire United States of America is facing a hard time in dealing with deadly coronavirus.

Khabib vs Ferguson, refore, is w being scheduled to take place outside USA and it won’t be shocking if fans are allowed to witness fight from arena. According to reports, if coronavirus outbreak does t subside in coming weeks, UFC 249 will be streamed live for fans on UFC Fight Pass and UFC Network.

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Khabib vs Ferguson schedule

A few days back, Dana White posted a picture through his Instagram handle which showcased Khabib vs Ferguson taking place on moon. While most UFC fans blasted Dana White for being adamant, a lot of fans praised him for will to conduct fight. Take a look at Dana White's plan for upcoming Khabib vs Ferguson fight.

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14:16 IST, March 23rd 2020