UFC Fight Night Columbus Could Be In Jeopardy Due To Coronavirus

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UFC Fight Night Columbus is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 with Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozens🅠truik headlining the card.

However, much like some other MMA promotions, it would appear that the coronavirus could be aff🍌ecting this UFC card.

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Earlier today, Ohio governor Mike DeWine has recommended that no spect🅰ators be allowed to attend indoor sporting events, whether those sports𒉰 are on the highschool, college and/or professional level.

Ohio Athletic Commission executive director Bernie Profato issued the 𓆉following statement to about the upcoming UFC Fight Night Columbus eve☂nt:

“A𝔍ny issues will go through the Governor’s office and will be enforced by the Athletic Commission. We have not (sat) dow💫n with the UFC to discuss any alternatives yet.”

There has been no comment yet from the UFC as to the status of UFC Fight Night Columbus, but UF𒆙C President Dana White did say༺ the promotion was concerned about the coronavirus.

UFC Fight Night Columbus takes place on Saturday, March 28 from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio with Francis Ngannꦐou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik headlining, Fightful is providing live coverage of the event, which airs live on ESPN.

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