Almost immediately after testing positive for COVID-19, UFC President Dana White called Joe Rogan in search of treatment advice. Rogan, who has been a longtime broadcaster for the promotion, has consulted several high-profile figures regarding COVID-19 treatment.
UFC 261, which is scheduled for Saturday night, is the first major sporting event to have a crowd size at full capacity in over a year as the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions begin to fade away. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared by UFC president Dana White at a press conference.
