Dana White targets UFC event in Africa in 2022

April 23, 2021
by BAD MMA News

UFC president Dana White finally revealed a targeted date for the UFC’s debut in Africa. With three of the UFC’s current titleholders born in Africa, it only makes sense that the promotion would eventually hold an event on the continent. Cameroon-born heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou , as well as Nigeria-born middleweight champ Israel Adesanya and welterweight champ Kamaru Usman all have expressed their desire to compete in their home continent, and it appears they will get their wish in the near future. Speaking on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” White said the plan is for the UFC to hold an event in Africa in 2022. “One of the cool things is right now we have three Africans: Francis Ngannou, Usman and Israel Adesanya,” White said.

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Dana White targets UFC event in Africa in 2022 – MMA Junkie

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