Dana White Speaks On Coronavirus Impacting UFC Events

UFC president Dana White has issued a statement on the impact the coronavirus will have on future UFC events. COVID-19 has impacted the world of sports and MMA is no exception. We’ve seen promotions cancel shows and others, such as the UFC and Be…

UFC president Dana White has issued a statement on the impact the coronavirus will have on future UFC events. COVID-19 has impacted the world of sports and MMA is no exception. We’ve seen promotions cancel shows and others, such as the UFC and Bellator will be hosting empty arena events. The UFC will also be […]

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BREAKING: Bellator 241 To Be Empty Arena Show Tomorrow (March 13)

Bellator 241 is still on but it’ll be closed to the public. Earlier today (March 12), Connecticut Governor Ted Lamont signed an executive order that bans the public gathering of over 250 people. This was done over fears of the coronavirus. A…

Bellator 241 is still on but it’ll be closed to the public. Earlier today (March 12), Connecticut Governor Ted Lamont signed an executive order that bans the public gathering of over 250 people. This was done over fears of the coronavirus. As a result, Bellator 241 will not have any fans in attendance. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter […]

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Bellator 241 Weigh-in Results: Main Event Set, Two Fights Canceled

The marquee Bellator 241 bouts are now official but two fights have been scrapped. Bellator 241 is set to take place tomorrow night (March 13). The event will be held inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. In the main event, Patricio …

The marquee Bellator 241 bouts are now official but two fights have been scrapped. Bellator 241 is set to take place tomorrow night (March 13). The event will be held inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. In the main event, Patricio Freire will put his featherweight gold on the line against Pedro Carvalho. […]

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UFC Columbus Reportedly Being Moved To Las Vegas

UFC Columbus is making the move to Las Vegas if a new report is to be believed. The UFC was scheduled to hold an event on March 28 inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio governor Matt DeWine announced a stop to large mass gatherings, inclu…

UFC Columbus is making the move to Las Vegas if a new report is to be believed. The UFC was scheduled to hold an event on March 28 inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio governor Matt DeWine announced a stop to large mass gatherings, including sporting events over fears of the coronavirus. Combate, […]

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REPORT: UFC Brasilia To Take Place Behind Closed Doors

UFC BrasiliaThe UFC Brasilia event taking place this Saturday will go ahead behind closed doors according to reports from Brazilian news outlet Combate. UFC on ESPN+ 28 is expected to take place at the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in the Brazilian capital. However, it was believed to be under threat of cancellation after the city’s governor, Ibaneis Rocha […]

UFC Brasilia

The UFC Brasilia event taking place this Saturday
will go ahead behind closed doors according to reports from Brazilian news
outlet Combate.

UFC on ESPN+ 28 is expected to take place at the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in the Brazilian capital. However, it was believed to be under threat of cancellation after the city’s governor, Ibaneis Rocha declared a ban on all public gatherings after a Corona Virus outbreak in the city. It has saw bans on religious gathering, children attending schools and most crucially for fight fans a ban on all sporting events.

Per the report from Combate the UFC will still hold the event but there will be no fans in attendance at the 16,000-seater arena.

As
of yet the leading promotion in MMA has yet to officially confirm the news or announce
it’s plans to combat the Corona Virus.

Many
fans are now concerned the UFC’s upcoming events in London, Ohio, Oregon and
most importantly UFC 249 taking place in New York on April 18.

We await official confirmation from the UFC – stay tuned to LowKickMMA for all the breaking news and latests updates as they happen!

ONE Championship To Hold All Events Behind Closed Doors Due To Corona Virus

Chatri SityodtongAsian MMA promotion ONE Championship have announced they will hold all event behind closed door until June due to the onogoing Corana Virus pandemic. In a statement on his social media channels ONE CEO Chatri Sityodong announced his organisation will be making bold moves to stop the spread of the infectious disease, he said. “My […]

Chatri Sityodtong

Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship have announced they will hold all event behind closed door until June due to the onogoing Corana Virus pandemic.

In a statement on his social media channels ONE CEO Chatri Sityodong announced his organisation will be making bold moves to stop the spread of the infectious disease, he said.

“My team and I have decided to turn
all events for ONE Championship into closed-door,
audience-free events effective immediately. Bar none, the safety of our fans,
athletes, staff, partners, and the public is the highest priority for ONE
Championship. All scheduled ONE events with live audiences will now be
suspended until at least May 29, 2020 due to the extraordinary COVID-19 global
situation.

“For the millions of fans at home around the world, the show will go on from the comfort and safety of your living room. Our global broadcast shows behind closed doors will commence in Singapore with an initial schedule of April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8 respectively. Bout cards will be announced shortly for these broadcast-only shows, and additional dates will be added in the near future. Also, ONE Infinity Series, the world apex of martial arts events, is now slated to kick off on May 29, 2020 in Manila, Philippines with ONE Infinity 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

“We are operating in truly extraordinary times, but my team and I remain committed to providing you the best sports and entertainment action available anywhere on global broadcast today. ONE Championship will continue to thrill you with the greatest martial artists on the planet and inspire you with their incredible stories. This virus might be on the attack right now, but I believe in the power of the human spirit. LET’S GOOOOO!!! #WeAreONE

Should other organisations follow the lead of ONE Championship and hold all events behind closed doors?