UFC creates list of precautions for holding events during the pandemic

Ultimate adopts preventive measures to hold events from April 18th. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC-BR

Among the biggest MMA organizations in the world, the UFC, so far, is the only one that intends to keep its cards scheduled from April 18th. After canceling three events, due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the company is close to confirming the location where it will take its shows over the next few months. The idea is that the fights will take place in a casino located on an Indian reservation in California (USA). Thinking about maintaining the shows, the company created a list of precautions to maintain the integrity of the athletes and prevent them from being affected by the disease.

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The Ultimate board has not worked together with the press regarding clarification on the official location where its next events will be held. However, 'Yahoo Sports' had access to a booklet of preventive measures that will be adopted by the company in the coming months.

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Check the list below

*Only UFC and local personnel will be allowed to enter the resort, and everyone will be subject to advanced medical examinations;

*The number of doctors normally working at UFC events will be doubled and there will be a 'Level 1 Trauma Center' available during fight nights for those who require medical care following their fights;

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*Treadmills and portable saunas will be placed in the fight rooms, and an outdoor running track will be built at the resort so fighters can still train and cut weight during fight week;

*The event is closed to fans, but a small group of press will still be allowed to watch the show;

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*Housekeepers will not have access to rooms after a fighter has checked in. Laundry baskets will be available outside your rooms for towels and other amenities that can be replaced;

*UFC commentators will likely be in the same room, but “not close to the Octagon;

*Social distancing will continue to be implemented. They will ensure that there will be no more than 10 people in the same room;

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The first event to follow the booklet will be the UFC 249, which takes place on April 18th. On the card, there will be 12 presentations, including the fight for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3kg.) between Tony Ferguson e Justin gaethje.

Brazil will have three representatives on the card. Ronaldo Jacare, Vincent Luque e Jessica Andrade they will be responsible for bringing the Tupiniquim flag to the card.