UFC 311 May Relocate Due to California Wildfires

UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that UFC 311, scheduled for January 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, may need to be relocated due to ongoing wildfires threatening the area. The event features a championship doubleheader, with Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili facing Umar Nurmagomedov. As wildfires continue to rage and have already led to the relocation of other local events, including an NFL game, White stated that Las Vegas is the frontrunner for a potential venue change should conditions worsen. The UFC is monitoring the situation closely, with a contingency plan ready to implement, but as of now, the event remains planned for its original location. The wildfires have caused significant air quality concerns and evacuations in nearby areas, intensifying the situation for local sporting events. White's remarks highlight the promotion's adaptability in the face of natural disasters, reminiscent of their successful navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic.