Organising a UFC card at the White House was always going to come with its share of headaches.
The UFC White House event isn’t just about putting together a fight card. It’s also about getting the bouts recognised as official professional contests. That’s one of several hurdles the organisation has had to clear ahead of 14 June.
Visit cat-cross.com for more information.
The build-up hasn’t exactly been smooth, either. Colby Covington recently pointed out that funding for the event wasn’t where it needed to be, adding another layer to what’s already been a complicated lead-up.
And then there’s one aspect that even the best planning can’t control, something that could come into play on fight night no matter how well the UFC prepares.
UFC White House Event: What happens if lightning strikes?
Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty ImagesDana White gave fans a first look at what the UFC White House event could look like back in September, but there are still plenty of details yet to be confirmed.
He recently mentioned on Adin Ross’ Kick stream that he’ll share the full layout – including the cage and walkouts – during UFC 327 in Miami this weekend.
The photos from last year showed that the event will take place outdoors, with no cover for fighters or fans. When asked how they’d handle rain, White made it clear they’re prepared to go ahead regardless.
“We’re fighting,” he said. “If it f—— snows, we’re fighting. We’re fighting.”
However, there’s one scenario where even he admits they’d have to hit pause.
White explained: “Lightning. Lightning is the only thing and what we’d have to do is just wait it out. We’d have to wait the lightning out and then do the fight.”
Read more: