UFC on Versus 2 in Utah moved to San Diego
Yup, you heard it right… The UFC is no longer headed toward Salt Lake. Dana White said regarding the change”
“Our television ratings in Salt Lake City have always been strong. When we finally found the opportunity to bring a UFC event there with a great card, I was very surprised and disappointed in ticket sales.
“As a result, for the first time in UFC history, I decided to pull the plug and move this August 1st event to the San Diego Sports Arena.”
While I am sad to see the fights not headed here, especially with Jon Jones, one of my favorite fighters on the card, I have to say I’m not surprised. The event was scheduled on a Sunday, which is going to be a challenge in Utah. Dana had tried to make light of this challenge back in April, with statements like:
“Some people are sending some emails going, ‘You guys are crazy going [to Salt Lake City] on a Sunday; it’s a holy day. We’re going there on a Sunday. We’re going to Salt Lake City, Utah, and we’re going to put on an event.
“I’ve had so many people from Utah saying, ‘Come on; when are you bringing an event to Utah?’ Now we’re coming, and we’ve got people on the Internet saying, ‘No, don’t come here on a Sunday. It’s a holy day.’ Talk to God and let him give you the day off to come watch.”
But, unfortunately for the UFC, this issue appears to be bigger than Dana had anticipated. Maybe another time. Can I suggest a Saturday?
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