“When will this end?” – As Dana White & co plan to host more events at COVID-19 special octagon, fans lash out

UFC continues hosting Fight Nights at UFC Apex for March and April 2024, following successful pandemic-era events at Yas Island and Las Vegas.

“When will this end?” – As Dana White & co plan to host more events at COVID-19 special octagon, fans lash out

Dana White and the UFC plans Fight Night events at UFC Apex (Image via: IMAGO, X/Nolan King)

The UFC was the first sports league to resume business during the pandemic era. Dana White, the UFC CEO, faced criticism for his eagerness to do business during the pandemic. However, in hindsight, White received the applause of many in the sports community. Yas Island in UAE and Las Vegas were the two locations where the promotion held events during the time.

In Yas Island, du Forum was the venue for the fights, whereas it was the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Post the pandemic, the Apex continues to host Fight Night events. The UFC has requested fight permits for Fight Nights in March and April of 2024. MMA Junkie’s Nolan King announced the plans of the UFC on his X, and fans were not too excited to hear about it.

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The UFC Apex was a boon during the pandemic. Stipe Miocic, Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou, Kamaru Usman, Amanda Nunes, Gilbert Burns, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Brandon Moreno, among others, headlined PPVs a the UFC Apex.

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However, its limited seating capacity is a negative, which fans find disappointing. Moreover, many fighters find it discouraging to fight without a crowd. On the other hand, some fighters like the calmness and serenity of the UFC Apex.

In a recent interview, Dana White said that the UFC will look to do more Fight Nights on the road in 2024. The Apex offers the promotion logistical advantages that arenas do not offer. Nevertheless, fight fans can hope there will be fewer events at the Apex in 2024 compared to previous years.

Fight fans react to UFC plans of doing Fight Nights at the UFC Apex in 2024

Dana White and UFC plan to host some of the 2024 Fight Night events at the UFC Apex facility. Before the pandemic, the UFC held Fight Nights at global locations. The plan to host events at the Apex has led fans to worry. Some fighters also showed apprehension about it.

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The UFC Apex (Image via: X/Nolan King)

UFC enthusiasts have voiced their disappointment on social media. See how the UFC fans reacted to the UFC plans featuring UFC Apex:

The Apex is purpose-built for MMA events and offers technical benefits that other venues cannot provide. Moreover, the Apex improves the viewing experience for remote global audiences. However, It poses questions about the UFC’s approach to engaging fans.

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