Since its official opening in 2019, the UFC Apex was created to be a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for the MMA promotion. Along with internet hosting fights for The Final Fighter and Dana White’s Contender Sequence, the APEX has been an integral a part of the UFC expertise, internet hosting Combat Evening occasions for the reason that begin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UFC’s occasions on the Apex, when it comes to each card high quality and limitations, nevertheless, have put a pressure on fan enjoyment. However MMA lovers could obtain a small break from such playing cards within the close to future.
In keeping with Caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman on X), the renovations to the Apex that can start in November imply the power is not going to be re-opened till the summer time of 2025.
Ken Hathaway of MMA Junkie adopted Caposa’s put up up by posting pictures of the development space.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed in an interview with TNT Sports activities {that a} $25 million renovation will happen, permitting for extra individuals to attend Apex occasions, in addition to upgrades to bogs and hospitality options.
“We’re gonna journey extra with the Combat Nights,” White mentioned. “The [UFC] APEX goes underneath development right here. We’re really increasing the APEX, and it’s gonna be greater and higher.”
Followers React To UFC Apex Renovations, Momentary Closing In Close to Future
The August 10 UFC Combat Evening occasion held on the UFC Apex, headlined by Marcin Tybura and Serghei Spivac, was the ninety fifth Combat Evening card held on the venue, dubbed the “UFC Vegas” collection.
The upcoming UFC schedule, in line with a number of stories and rumors, will see Combat Evening playing cards on the Apex on August 24, September 7, October 12, October 19, and November 9. The November 9 card (which might be UFC Vegas 100), would function the ultimate APEX card earlier than the closing for renovations.
The UFC moreover has a November 2 Combat Evening card, however it’s unclear the place this card will happen, in addition to any Combat Evening occasions held after November 9.
Whereas it’s assumed the renovations could be accomplished earlier than the begin to the 2025 season of Dana White’s Contender Sequence, it’s unclear what would occur to a thirty third season of The Final Fighter because of the facility’s momentary closure.