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Dana White Discusses UFC Africa Obstacles: Wind, Rain, and Bugs Could Affect the Fights

Related Topics: Dana White, UFC, Israel Adesanya

Dana White desperately wants to take the UFC to South Africa. Unfortunately, the amount of obstacles seems almost insurmountable.

Following Dricus Du Plessis’ win over Israel Adesanya in August, White made it clear that he wants to bring his show to the middleweight champion’s home country. Since then, rumors have been swirling that an event in either Johannesburg or Cape Town could be part of the promotion’s 2025 schedule.

Dana White talks UFC in South Africa
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However, White revealed following Tuesday’s episode of DWCS that they’re having a difficult time locking down a venue.