Return to Manchester, Africa Debut, and Abu Dhabi PPV With UFC 308- Dana White Promises Big for at UFC 300 Press Conference

UFC 300 is upon us. Dana White‘s prestigious pay-per-view is merely days away and things are already looking like they’re going high-octane from the press conference that is currently ongoing. With all the stars in presence, the UFC head honcho made a promise.

Dana White took questions just like the other UFC stars as he stood on his podium as the main man in the center of everything. During the press conference, he was faced with one interesting question. Will the UFC ever go to Manchester? Here are Dana White’s responses.

Dana White confirms a return this year

Dana White was asked by a member of the press about his plans to take the UFC around the world. As pointed out by the journalist, White has been speaking of taking the promotion to Spain, Africa, as well as Abu Dhabi. Dana White was not yet sure of a date for UFC Manchester but it is definitely happening his year.

In a later confirmation from the UFC CEO, it would appear that the promotion will do an event in Manchester this year, in July. An exact date is still being awaited as of this very moment. In the meantime, he also confirmed taking the fights elsewhere. All thanks to the new champions such as Ilia Topuria and Dricus Du Plessis.

Dana White was faced with the question about taking the promotion to Spain to which the UFC head honcho said, “Spain could be a possibility too . . . But absolutely, the answer is yes.” He spoke about how the promotion has tried landing a venue in Spain before but with no success.

Now, with a champion reigning, perhaps it would be easier for them to not only book but also sell out stadiums if they wish to. He also promised to take UFC to Africa and a UFC 308 has already been planned to go down in Abu Dhabi on October 26th on a Saturday. It’s good to know that interim champs and others are rooting for their home-countries.

Tom Aspinall wants the belt fight in Manchester

Tom Aspinall is widely considered the interim heavyweight champion of the world. However, he has never touched the belt which belongs to the reigning champion, Jon Jones. However, Aspinall has left no stones unturned in his pursuit of the title and ‘Bones’. However, if the fight is in Manchester, he would fight just about anyone.

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“A lot of people are like, ‘Just wait! You shouldn’t have to defend it.’ You really think I’m going to sit in Manchester and watch a show in my hometown and not fight?” Aspinall said on The MMA Hour. “Come on. Absolutely not. I have to fight somebody. …

Potential options include Curtis Blaydes who has a rivalry with Aspinall after their last fight ended unexpectedly for the English fighter who injure his knee. Will Dana White make it happen?

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