The UFC's scheduled event in Saudi Arabia on March 2nd is being moved to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas due to logistical issues. This decision comes after reports of a hit squad being deployed to the UFC HQ by the Saudis and concerns about fighter travel. The change of venue aims to preserve all matchups without travel issues.
We've got a change of scenery. Las Vegas it is! @GazievMMA, you coming? #UFCFN238 #UFCLasVegas https://t.co/YKCnrEBD9c
Per sources, the UFC Fight Night card on March 2nd initially scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia is being moved to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. News of the UFC postponing the Saudi Arabia-hosted card until June first reported by @arielhelwani.
The #UFC's March 2 event originally scheduled for Saudi Arabia is being shifted to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, multiple sources say. The promotion plans to preserve all of the matchups that don't present fighter travel issues. https://t.co/zDdOzdtwHQ
Our own @ZidanSports a month ago about the UFC's Saudi Arabia card... https://t.co/HOQmQpoWal https://t.co/LZ1o4rkMqB
Funny how Helwani and his gang have become PR for Saudi Arabia. Anything for a dollar. https://t.co/m8oyJlBbIq
The Saudis definitely saw this card and immediately deployed their hit squad to the UFC HQ to ask some questions https://t.co/aYKaB9f39O https://t.co/XtfXTqPlmU