D. White Planet resumes UFC activities on May 9th. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Another bucket of cold water for Dana White and his team. The UFC boss, who is working intensely to revive the organization's calendar, has just faced yet another major obstacle: the Nevada Athletic Commission. The entity states that resuming Ultimate activities must be done responsibly and in accordance with permissions from health professionals, and not politicians.
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“We can say that the Nevada Athletic Commission will listen to doctors, scientists and all experts before making any decision (to allow fights in Las Vegas). One of the things I always say is that everything we do is about the health and safety of the fighters. That remains true, but now I have to be stricter so that it's about the health and safety of my people, the production team, the staff, our referees and judges and any of the people who would need to be there. involved to put on an event,” said the Commission's executive director, Bob Bennett, in an interview with 'Yahoo Sports'.
Earlier this week, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in an official statement, stated that sports in the country should return with their calendars. In the head of state's speech, the politician included Ultimate as an important piece to assist in the country's economic recovery during the pandemic period.
Regarding the president's speech, Bennett, this time speaking to 'MMA Fighting', was emphatic in stating that fights will only return with the approval of experts who work daily in the treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19).
“It will not be a political decision, about when we will return. We will treat the situation calmly and remain listening to the doctors,” said Bob.
Last Monday (13), 'MMA Fighting' stated that Dana and his team plan to promote a big card on May 9, with no defined location. According to the North American website, the president planned to hold a show with three title fights, however, closed to the public.
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