About This Sports Courier Breaking MMA News Video: TSC News editor Fred Richani discusses UFC President Dana White confirming to ESPN MMA that UFC 249 is officially cancelled, despite the company trying to reportedly run the event on Native American land or even a private island without government oversight. According to White, top level Disney / ESPN executives (UFC's TV/PPV partners) told the UFC to stand down. In addition, all upcoming UFC events are postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak. No word on if the UFC 249 fighters will be paid as of press time.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
UFC 249 Cancelled, All UFC Events Postponed Indefinitely
About This Sports Courier Breaking MMA News Video: TSC News editor Fred Richani discusses UFC President Dana White confirming to ESPN MMA that UFC 249 is officially cancelled, despite the company trying to reportedly run the event on Native American land or even a private island without government oversight. According to White, top level Disney / ESPN executives (UFC's TV/PPV partners) told the UFC to stand down. In addition, all upcoming UFC events are postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak. No word on if the UFC 249 fighters will be paid as of press time.
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