Dana White indicates rumored UFC Saudi Arabia event is moving forward

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The bottom line

Dana White indicated after UFC 333 that the rumored UFC event in Saudi Arabia is going ahead, but the UFC has announced no date, venue or fights.

What we know

The UFC has not officially announced the Saudi Arabia event; no date, venue or fights are confirmed.

Reported, not confirmed

White indicated after UFC 333 that the rumored UFC event in Saudi Arabia is moving forward. Knockout Daily
White said Islam Makhachev, slated for January, asked to wait until after Ramadan. Knockout Daily

Today at 4:58 PM

Dana White indicated after UFC 333 that a rumored UFC event in Saudi Arabia is going ahead, according to a post on X by Nolan King. Sportskeeda framed the comments as a commitment by both the UFC and WWE to honor their dates in the region, under the quote "We'll Be There".

The UFC has not officially announced the card. No date, venue or fights were confirmed in anything White said after Saturday's event.

White also spoke about Islam Makhachev, saying in a clip posted by Championship Rounds: "You can't hold up divisions like this. You gotta keep moving." He said Makhachev had been slated for January and then asked to wait until after Ramadan.

Summary: Dana White indicated after UFC 333 that the rumored UFC event in Saudi Arabia is going ahead, but the UFC has announced no date, venue or fights.

Key points (one per line): Nolan King reported on X that White indicated the rumored UFC Saudi Arabia event is moving forward
The UFC has not officially announced the event, and no date, venue or fights are confirmed
White also said Islam Makhachev asked to wait until after Ramadan, and that divisions can't be held up

Also reported by (Name | URL per line): Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/dana-white-shuts-down-saudi-arabia-doubts-with-three-words

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