D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Confirmed for January 23st, the UFC 257 it could become the event that marks the return of the public to Ultimate promotions. In addition to the return of Conor McGregor In the octagon, the company's president, Dana White, admitted that he was ready to work with the gradual return of the audience, even in times of pandemic. In an interview with 'Barstool Sports', the 'boss' spoke excitedly about his plans.
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“It would be nice to have fans. The thing is that on 'Ilha da Luta' (in Abu Dhabi), we can have fans coming from all over the world. It’s an easy place to get to, a fun destination to go to and we can get there with everything,” said the president.
In addition to the idea of returning to the United Arab Emirates, Dana will have another strong ally: Conor McGregor. The biggest martial arts promotional phenomenon of all time, the Irishman will return to performing after more than a year of inactivity. The presence of the 'Notorious' – who faces Dustin poirier in the main fight – it would be the kickoff to a great season in Abu Dhabi.
“I'm ready for some fights with fans. I'm ready to go to a show, have some parties. Ready for all this sh*t. I want to mingle with the fans again, I want them back. We will find out how to do this safely and put it into practice in Abu Dhabi”, he concluded.
Without the presence of an audience since March, the UFC has been promoting its events at its headquarters in Las Vegas. The famous 'Ilha da Luta' has also been an alternative point for the organization, receiving foreign athletes who are unable to disembark in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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