Dana White remains optimistic about UFC 249: 'Do you want to bet on it happening?'

K. Nurmagomedov (left) and T Ferguson (right) in the first look at the UFC 249. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Even canceling three events on Ultimate's official agenda, the company's president, Dana White, remains optimistic about holding the event. UFC 249, which remains confirmed for April 18th. After being banned from holding the show in New York, following actions taken by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the organization's board of directors continues to look for alternatives for a place to set up the octagon and promote the long-awaited event. meeting between Khabib Nurmagomedov e Tony Ferguson. In an interview with 'TSN', the president spoke about the subject.

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“Khabib against Tony will happen. We are working on it now. We’re going to make it happen and it’s all about how quickly we get back to normal,” White said.

Even though we are confident that one of the most anticipated cards of the year will continue, it is impossible to say that the show will actually take place on the scheduled date. Dana has already made it public that the event must be moved from the United States, as the country has adopted anti-crowding policies with the intention of reducing the possibility of contamination.

Several sporting entities have suspended their calendars for an indefinite period. There is still no deadline for the return of activities.

Aware of the possibilities, even so, White guarantees that, together with his team, he will find a way to achieve the fight for the lightweight title.

“We are evaluating a lot of different things. Listen, if you're a fan, a member of the press, whatever, you want to bet with me? Do you want to bet that I can make it happen?”, concluded the agent.

Recently, Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, suggested that the UFC 249 was taken to the United Arab Emirates. The champion's mentor stated that Dubai's heat could reduce the risk of contamination and that the high purchasing power of businesspeople in the region could help the event to be moved.