According to the UFC's president, Dana White, President Donald Trump encouraged him not to cancel any upcoming fights
"Everybody is panicking," White continued. "And instead of panicking, we're actually getting out there and working with doctors and health officials and the government to figure out how to keep the sport safe and how we can continue to put on events."
White noted that only the fighters and staffers working the event, which will be televised on ESPN, will be inside the venue. Aside from this week's event in Brazil, all other fights scheduled in various countries and cities are being moved to the UFC APEX arena in Las Vegas.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump preparing to invoke emergency powers over coronavirusUS president to address media as House Speaker Pelosi and the Trump administration labour to finish a coronavirus aid package
Read more »
Trump-announced travel restrictions draw sharp criticism from EuropeTravel measures announced by Trump will do little to stem coronavirus spread, European leaders say
Read more »
Trump, Pence flout government coronavirus guidance to stop shaking handsPresident Trump and Vice President Pence say they'll continue to shake hands -- flouting government guidance on coronavirus prevention measures that they shouldn't.
Read more »
North Korea's Kim guides artillery drills despite coronavirus concernsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his second public appearance this week ...
Read more »