According to Ariel Helwani, next week’s UFC 311 event in Los Angeles could be moved.
As many are likely aware, devastating wildfires are currently ravaging California. As of now, 10,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed, and several lives have been lost. Due to the fires, several sporting events, including an NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings, have been relocated.
Now, it appears that next week’s UFC 311 event could be moved as well. The card is slated for January 18th at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. While that particular area of the city has largely gone untouched, Dana White and the company are reportedly working on a backup plan.
As first reported by Ariel Helwani earlier today, UFC 311 could be moved. While a decision hasn’t been made yet, it is expected to be made shortly. Currently, the pay-per-view card is still set to take place at the Intuit Dome, but the situation is being actively monitored. If the event needs to be shifted, it would likely move to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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UFC has had discussions regarding the status of UFC 311 next weekend, according to reports. UFC 311 is currently slated for the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Obviously, that region is facing a devastating wildfire crisis at the moment.
As of now, the UFC hasn’t commented on the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. However, the pay-per-view card itself is an excellent one. In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is set to defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan. Over five years after the Russian scored a decision win, the two will face off for UFC gold once again.
Additionally, UFC 311’s co-main event has gold on the line as well. Just a few months after his decision victory over Sean O’Malley, Merab Dvalishvili will make his first title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov. ‘Young Eagle’ secured the title opportunity with a dominant decision win over Cory Sandhagen in August.
The UFC 311 undercard will also feature the return of former champion Jiri Prochazka. Back for the first time since his knockout loss to Alex Pereira in June, he will meet Jamahal Hill. ‘Sweet Dreams’ also faced ‘Poatan’ last, suffering a knockout loss in the main event of UFC 300 in April.
What do you make of this news? Are you excited for UFC 311 later this month?
