UFC 249: Fans Lose It After Event Is Canceled by Disney, ESPN Due to Coronavirus Fears
UFC President Dana White was ready to host UFC 249 despite the coronavirus outbreak. But when it [...]
No Island
So we don’t get a private island then... pic.twitter.com/1uEKJP25OI
— Saskia Boogman (@shesSauced) April 10, 2020
It looked like UFC was going to have the fight on April 18, as White was able to secure a private island. He told ESPN: "I'll tell you this, I'm this close to getting a deal done. "So this place where this fight is going to be on April 18 I have locked up for two months, so I'm going to continue to pump fights out. I also secured an island. I've got an island. The infrastructure is being built right now. We're going to do all of our international fights on this island."
prevnextHappy Fan
Thank god. Inexcusable to hold any sporting events right now.
— uncle peter (@sinatraswinery) April 9, 2020
This fan is very happy that UFC has canceled UFC: 249. All other sports have postponed their events for the time being, and this fan is more focused on everyone staying safe and staying healthy. UFC and all other sports will return soon.
prevnextThanks ESPN
That’s for nothing @espn. Trash pic.twitter.com/szdu2zY5X3
— 4th And Long (@FourthLongRadio) April 9, 2020
It's clear this fan wanted to see some UFC action. ESPN probably didn't want to make the decision to call off the event, but the priority for the network and the country is making sure everyone who is healthy stays that way.
prevnextBig Win for Khabib
Khabib takes the biggest W ever
— mma100 (@Mma100I) April 9, 2020
UFC 249 was supposed to feature Khabib Nurmagomedov facing Tony Ferguson. Nurmagomedov is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, and he's currently stuck in Russia due to travel restrictions. He also said UFC 249 likely won't happen. With him being 28-0, it looks like Nurmagomedov will remain undefeated and champion for a while.
prevnextThe Future
Well look at the bright side, we are going to get Khabib vs Tony and Conor vs Justin in the future.
— Gambit (@mma_gambit) April 9, 2020
This fan is taking the cancellation in stride because he knows UFC will return in the near future. And when it does, fans will be treated to two of the top fights this year. There's no telling when UFC will come back, but it's likely they will try to return sometime this summer.
prevnextDelete ESPN
— Bobson Dugnutt (@Dugnutts) April 9, 2020
It looks like this fan will not be following ESPN anymore. Again, ESPN made the decision because the network was looking out for the fighters and everyone involved in the league. That said, one sports league is still going on strong.
prevnextHere Comes WWE
Come on Vince. We need another PPV to fill the void. pic.twitter.com/uEbqmTtToX
— Rudy Rodarte (@shadyrudy) April 9, 2020
WWE is the only sports league that hasn't postponed events. It have made changes when it comes to location and filming, but it held WrestleMania this weekend, which was a huge success. And by the looks of things, it will have another big event later this month.
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