Final Preventing Championship (UFC) is already discussing the potential of transferring the upcoming UFC 311 pay-per-view (PPV) card from Inglewood, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, as unprecedented wildfires nonetheless unfold throughout Los Angeles. As of this writing, UFC 311 continues to be scheduled to happen inside Intuit Dome on Jan. 18, however the venue simply canceled two occasions for this weekend and battle followers are starting to fret.
Sadly, Los Angeles continues to be battling ongoing wildfires and the huge destruction that has come consequently. In flip, L.A. and the encircling areas have begun to enter a little bit of a lockdown till the chaos is underneath management. This contains cancelations of tv present tapings, film manufacturing, and now dwell sporting occasions and live shows.
On Friday, MMA journalist, Ariel Helwani, revealed that UFC officers are already in talks to maneuver UFC 311 from Inglewood to “Sin Metropolis” if the wildfires stop Inuit Dome from re-opening earlier than subsequent weekend’s PPV occasion. Fortunately, T-Cell Area is open to host the occasion on Jan. 18 so the transition wouldn’t be all too troublesome.
UFC has had talks in regards to the standing of UFC 311 subsequent weekend, I’m advised.
UFC 311 is at the moment slated for the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Clearly, that area is going through a devastating wildfire disaster in the intervening time.
The NFL introduced yesterday that they’re transferring the Rams x…
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 10, 2025
“UFC has had talks in regards to the standing of UFC 311 subsequent weekend, I’m advised.
“UFC 311 is at the moment slated for the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Clearly, that area is going through a devastating wildfire disaster in the intervening time.
“The NFL introduced yesterday that they’re transferring the Rams x Vikings playoff sport, scheduled for Monday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to Glendale, Ariz.
“As of proper now, 311 is staying at Intuit. The hope is it stays there. However they’re monitoring and able to transfer the cardboard, if want be. No talks of delaying the cardboard. Clearly that decision must occur quickly. The occasion is eight days away.
“Vegas could be the frontrunner. Price noting: T-Cell Area is just not booked subsequent Saturday, Jan. 18.”
Helwani posted extra notes beneath relating to UFC 311’s potential transfer:
Nevada State Athletic Fee reps inform me no critical talks about bringing the cardboard to Vegas have transpired at the moment.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 10, 2025
“Nevada State Athletic Fee reps inform me no critical talks about bringing the cardboard to Vegas have transpired at the moment.”
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