The looming threat of Coronavirus has spelt disaster for MMA, as the UFC has been forced to cancel their next three events.<\/p>\n
The outbreak of COVID-19 virus has caused an international pandemic. Fears over contagion and increased fatalities have forced many sporting events to be halted or postponed. MMA is no exception. ONE Championship and ARES Fighting Championship have both elected to postpone upcoming events. Leon Edwards was forced to withdraw from his fight against Tyron Woodley after the UFC\u00a0was forced to relocate the venue.<\/a> Now the organization has had to \u201cindefinitely postpone\u201d three upcoming events<\/a>: shows originally scheduled for London, Columbus and Portland.<\/p>\n Michael Carroll was first to reveal the news on Twitter. He cited an email from UFC President Dana White directed to all company employees.<\/p>\n \u201cThis weekend\u2019s UFC event, as well as 3\/28 and 4\/11, have been indefinitely postponed per an email from Dana White to all UFC employees.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cDana has praised the efforts of all employees for working so hard to constantly make it happen everywhere and every time. But, with the current state of affairs, it\u2019s simply impossible.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe UFC also offers support to any employee and\/or family member who may require medical support in the coming weeks\/months. Positive email tbh.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Now MMA fighters have their say on the unravelling pandemic. See their reactions<\/a> and other members of the MMA community including Megan Olivi below:<\/p>\n I don't think there's a doc out there who would say COVID-19 is more dangerous than fighting for a living. I'm not afraid of it to be honest. It's like the flu but 10x more deadly. So what? I put myself in more danger every day. So for anybody… https:\/\/t.co\/EAGPtxGEtJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UGPwMjL0NY<\/a><\/p>\n — Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) March 16, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n