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Dana White: UFC 249 Will Be 'Closed Event' Due to Coronavirus Concerns

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UFC 249, featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson as the main event, has been closed to the public, UFC President Dana White confirmed Monday.

"I do (know where it is). But I'm not ready to tell you yet. I know lots of things," White told Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole on Instagram Live (via Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie). "... There's not going to be any fans there. It's going to be a closed event."

The event will continue on for now, but no fans will be allowed at the location, which has yet to be named.