UFC fights at the Sphere? Dana White teases potential debut

The Sphere in Las Vegas has made headlines the world over following the indoor present debut of U2 stay performances.

Whereas the $3.6 billion venue interiorly and exteriorly constructed with LED shows hooked up to the Venetian Resort doesn’t have another stay performers scheduled, the UFC may very well be among the many first wave, in accordance with CEO Dana White.

“It’s not (simply) a ‘test it out,’” White advised reporters together with MMA Junkie at a DWCS 65 information convention Tuesday after being requested how critical the promotion is in its pursuit of the venue. “Everyone was buzzing concerning the U2 live performance on Saturday. They stated it was unimaginable. The blokes from MSG, whom I’ve an ideal relationship and the fellows who personal it, MSG does all the things proper.”

Whereas White was not current at Saturday’s U2 debut, he stated he’s heard nothing however good issues from those that had been. From the expertise to the meals, White stated the venue feels like a house run. Already dead-set on a Mexican Independence Day weekend present in Las Vegas after a profitable Noche UFC in September, White indicated two birds may very well be killed with one stone to create one thing really particular.

“To start with, the balls to open that place and do what they’re doing,” White stated. “Then, to return in and hit an absolute grand slam, house run with the opening. You all know I need that date. That’s what I need. I wish to do Mexican Independence Day there. Think about the present I can placed on on the Sphere with Mexican Independence Day. So yeah, we’ll f*cking placed on an unimaginable present in that tremendous enviornment for the following Mexican Independence Day. I’m very enthusiastic about it.”

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