Dana White says the “island of struggle” will be ready in June: “Let’s put an octagon on the beach” | combat

But the official also said, in an interview with “ESPN”, that plans to hold events on a private island are still underway. Although he did not reveal the location, he assured that the “island of fight” is being built and that he should receive the Ultimate from June.

– The “island of struggle” should start operating in June. So you should start doing international events in June. From May 9 to 23, we are going to do four shows. And from June we can start our international struggles on the island.

– We’re really going to put an octagon on the beach. There will be training facilities for people there. There are hotels. And the entire island will be built, all the infrastructure will be built for the UFC to fight there.

According to Dana, the importance of this location is that UFC fighters who cannot travel to the US. Because of the new coronavirus pandemic, have a chance to fight for the organization.

Although he hastened to produce events again, all with closed doors, the director ensures that bringing the public to the arenas is not his priority at this time.

– I’m not in a hurry to have fans in the arenas. I know we can do this business safely without fans.

In the interview, Dana White also said that she sent a 30-page document to the Governor of the State of Nevada that anticipates the event’s return to Las Vegas, and guarantees that everyone will be safe at the show.

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