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Dana White Holds MSG Deal for UFC Bout

8/19/2026

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  • UFC President Dana White says he holds venue deals for a Madison Square Garden bout.
  • Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says he lacks venue rights, that the contract mandates a UK location, and that any announcement requires approval.
  • Netflix and Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh are pushing for a New York venue despite the UK contract.
  • Both sides cite November 20 as a target date but say no announcement is imminent.