Dana White says UFC community could end up living on Fight Island if Nevada shuts down

UFC president Dana White has claimed that UFC Fight Island might turn into a more permanent home for all involved with promotion over next few months given COVID-19 crisis in USA. Amid coronavirus pandemic, UFC has been one of few sports organisations in USA that has been able to return to a relatively rmal schedule, with events being hosted in Jacksonville and Las Vegas. However, with UFC 251 taking place at UFC Fight Island (Abu Dhabi) last weekend, Dana White has suggested that a few more events could be held at Yas Island.

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Dana White on UFC Fight Island becoming a 'more permanent home'

While speaking to reporters prior to UFC Fight Night 172, Dana White revealed that upcoming events planned at  Apex Center in Las Vegas may end up happening on Fight Island instead. previous five UFC events prior to UFC 251, were aired at Apex Center in Las Vegas but Dana White has cast doubt over UFC 252 being held in Nevada due to coronavirus pandemic. re are still two more events coming up in next 9 days on Yas Island and White has hinted that organisation might be back on UFC Fight Island sooner rar than later.

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“If Nevada shuts down and doesn’t allow us to host fights, we might spend more time in Abu Dhabi", White added, before labelling UFC Fight Island as his 'backup plan'. 50-year-old went on to state that re is possible timescale when businesses can return to rmal as UFC plans might change, despite booking dates and events for fights. Dana White also praised Abu Dhabi for its safety protocol branding UAE capital as 'safest city in world'.

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UFC Fight Night live stream: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 date

On Saturday, 18 July, 2 pm ET (Sunday, 5:30 am IST)  UFC Fight Night main event will witness Deiveson Figueiredo vs Joseph Benavidez 2. Figueiredo vs Benavidez 2 will go down at Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi. Deiveson Figueiredo came out victorious when two faced each or on UFC Fight Night 169. UFC Fight Night live telecast in India will be available on Sony LIV. UFC Fight Night live stream in USA will be available on pay-per-view, exclusively through ESPN+.

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UFC Fight Night results: UFC Fight Night 172

UFC Fight Night 172 took place on Thursday, July 15 at Yas Island. Here are UFC Fight Night results:

• Jack Shore vs. Aaron Phillips - Bantamweight, Winner: Jack Shore
• Diana Belbita vs. Liana Jouja - Women’s Flyweight,  Winner: Liana Jouja
• Jared Gordon vs. Chris Fishgold - Fearweight, Winner: Jared Gordon
• Modestas Bukauskas vs. Andreas Michailidis - Light Heavyweight, Winner: Modestas Bukauskas
• Ricardo Ramos vs. Lerone Murphy - Fearweight, Winner: Lerone Murphy
• Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Mounir Lazzez - Welterweight, Winner: Mounir Lazzez
• Molly McCann vs. Talia Santos - Women’s Flyweight, Winner: Talia Santos
• Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann - Fearweight, Winner: Jimmie Rivera
• Tim Elliott vs. Ryan Beit - Flyweight, Winner: Tim Elliott
• Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige - Fearweight, Winner: Calvin Kattar

Im Credits - AP