Next Three UFC Events Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns

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The decision to proceed with the UFC on ESPN+ 29 events has been reversed, and instead, a series of UFC postponements has been officially announced.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, UFC has decided to postpone its upcoming three events. The possibility of further postponements remains uncertain at this time.

The details on the latest UFC postponements

The upcoming three UFC events, which have undergone changes in their original schedules, are:

• The originally planned date for UFC on ESPN+ 29 was March 22nd.
• The original date for UFC on ESPN 8 was scheduled for March 28.
• The previously scheduled UFC on ESPN+ 30 event, which was originally planned for April 11,

In addition to the rescheduling of these events, UFC has decided to shut down its Las Vegas offices until the end of the month. There is a possibility that the venue for UFC 249, originally planned for April 18 at the Barclays Center in New York, might be altered.

For UFC, the decisions regarding its operations are partially being influenced by external parties. One such instance is the ban imposed by Nevada, prohibiting all contact sports until at least March 25.

Given the current circumstances, holding UFC 249 in New York City might be highly inadvisable. The prevalent spread of the virus in the city, coupled with the existing apprehensions regarding the scarcity of hospital beds for those affected, make it an unfavorable choice.

Despite UFC potentially securing an alternate venue for 249, it does not guarantee that spectators will be able to witness the fight live. According to the most recent guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gatherings of 50 or more individuals are discouraged until at least May.

Last Saturday in Brazil, UFC successfully hosted an event without any spectators, indicating their ability to do the same if necessary. In the event of a fight taking place, it is highly probable that UFC’s broadcast partners will broadcast it.

Like many other things at the moment, the situation is constantly changing. The UFC is dealing with numerous variables and factors.

All the considerations for UFC in its planning

Rescheduling postponed events for UFC is not a straightforward task as it involves various factors that go beyond simply finding an available date on their calendar. Numerous considerations come into play.

• Is the venue that we want available on the date that we have scheduled?
• If not, are there any other suitable venues that might be available or any other dates in the desired venue that are free?
• Are the fighters on the card committed to any other obligations?
• Are the broadcast partners of UFC involved in other obligations?
• Are government officials going to permit gatherings?
• Could you please provide the most recent guidance issued by the CDC?
• Are the local hotels able to accommodate the event?
• With which other events might UFC be in competition?

For instance, let’s take into account the possibility of UFC hosting these events in May, which could potentially clash with the commencement of the 2020 baseball season.

Waiting until June could potentially lead to the cancellation of future events on UFC’s calendar, which may not be ideal for the organization as it aims to avoid inconveniencing fans who have already made plans to attend upcoming events.

It appears evident that UFC is less preoccupied with social perception compared to other entertainment companies, as they had planned to proceed with their events until Monday.

UFC undaunted by criticism of its plans

The crucial factor leading to the reversal seems to be Nevada’s prohibition on contact sports, rather than concerns about the virus or the UFC being criticized for continuing its fights. This is clearly indicated by a statement made by UFC president Dana White.

“We are dedicated to organizing fights every weekend, as it is our core activity. The fighters are eager to compete, and the fans are eager to witness the action. I’m pleased to say that both the fans and the fighters have given us positive feedback. They are all enthusiastic about continuing with our events, and we fully intend to do so. Admittedly, we have faced some criticism from certain media outlets, but it is expected that opinions will vary. Nevertheless, we remain determined to press forward. Although these three fights have been postponed, they will still take place as planned. Khabib vs. Tony is confirmed for the original date, and we will persist in organizing more fights.”

If government officials prohibit bar fights, it may not matter whether White’s assessment of the situation is correct or not. Nonetheless, the actions taken by UFC serve as evidence for why such measures by officials are crucial.

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