UFC president Dana White was adamant that UFC 249 would go on despite the COVID-19 crisis. Then he got a phone call from 'the highest level'. 9WWOS UFC249
UFC president Dana White has claimed that his sport will become the first to return after the COVID-19 crisis after he was forced to postpone all events indefinitely.
"Today we got a call from the highest level you can go at Disney and the highest level at ESPN. One thing that I've said since we started our relationship and partnership with ESPN is that it has been a incredible one."It's been an amazing partnership and ESPN has been very, very good to us, and the powers that be there asked me to stand down and not do this event next Saturday.
"All of my fighters that are under contract with me, I want them to feel safe, take time with their families and enjoy this time. Don't worry about the financial part of this," he said.
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