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Report: UFC Postpones Three Events Due to Coronavirus Concerns

UFC has postponed three upcoming events due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to MMA Junkie.

The league's decision was first announced by a company employee on Twitter who said UFC president Dana White sent out an email to the staff on Monday.

MMA Junkie later obtained a copy of White's email saying UFC on ESPN+ 29, UFC on ESPN 8, and UFC on ESPN+ 30 will be postponed.

"We did everything we could to relocate our next three events–London, Columbus, and Portland," said White. "But every day, there are new restrictions put in place on travel and large public gatherings that are making it impossible to stay on schedule.