UFC President Dana White finalises UFC 249 location, reiterates 'behind closed doors' rule

With major countries around world on lockdown following wildfire-like spread of coronavirus, a number of sporting events have been suspended until furr tice. However, UFC 249 ‘Khabib vs Ferguson’ is reportedly still happening on April 18. UFC President Dana White recently revealed that he has secured a location for fight to take place and under circumstances is he going to cancel UFC 249 for fans.

‘Khabib vs Ferguson’ has been called off thrice in past and this is fourth time UFC has lined up much-awaited match-up. Though COVID-19 (Coronavirus pandemic) has forced major sports league to shut down ir events, UFC 249 is still going to go ahead for fans in a new venue. However, spectators will t be allowed to witness fight live from arena.

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UFC 249: Dana White has finalised a location for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

While UFC 249 was earlier scheduled to be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, UFC was in hunt for a new venue and it appears Dana White has finally spotted perfect location for Khabib vs Ferguson to take place. During an interaction with Kevin Lole of MMA Junkie, Dana White revealed that UFC 249 is going to happen for sure as venue has been finalised. Though Dana White did t disclose venue for fans, even after Kevin Lole asked him to,  American columnist asked wher UFC 249 is going to happen in Russia or Abu Dhabi, to which Dana White smiled and said, “I am t going to tell you yet”.

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UFC 249 live: Will it happen in Russia?

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has touched down in his home country Russia amidst outbreak of COVID-19 all over world. UFC fans have since been speculating that UFC 249 might go down at Moscow as Russia is comparatively safer than USA right w in terms of coronavirus pandemic outbreak. However, thing has been declared officially.

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