Dana White confirms UFC events in Saudi Arabia will proceed as planned

Dana White stated that the UFC intends to maintain its event schedule in the Middle East, including a Fight Night on December 5 in Saudi Arabia featuring Israel Adesanya against Shara Magomedov. His comments come amid regional security concerns following recent attacks in the region, which have raised questions about the viability of upcoming sporting events. White also mentioned his upcoming travel to Abu Dhabi and other Middle Eastern locations, emphasizing that the UFC has no immediate plans to alter its schedule despite speculation about possible cancellations. Meanwhile, other sports, including tennis and boxing, are facing uncertainties due to the current situation.

• 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White Dismisses Rumors of UFC Saudi Arabia Event Being Rescheduled Amid Tensions in the Middle East