Dana White at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
The highly anticipated meeting between Dana White and Dorobshokh Nabotov, scheduled for the Z-Fight Night 02 event on December 14th, is no longer likely to happen. The UFC president, who was to attend the fight between the daring fighter and Brazilian Matheus Camilo , had his travel plans drastically altered due to a tense political situation in South Korea. The reason? The declaration of martial law in the country, announced by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Last Tuesday (3), Z-Fight Night, a South Korean MMA organization founded by Chan Sung Jung , the Korean Zombie , confirmed that Dana White would no longer attend the event. The decision was communicated in an official post on the promotion's social media.
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“Due to the declaration of martial law in South Korea on December 3, Dana White, who was scheduled to attend ZFN 02 on December 14, will unfortunately no longer be able to attend the event. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to his visit. ZFN will do its best to invite Dana White to a future event.”
Dana White's trip to South Korea was related to his work on the UFC reality show 'Looking For A Fight', where he travels with former fighters in search of new talent for the octagon. The idea was that Nabotov's performance, which was bold and audacious at the UFC 308 press conference , would be the highlight of the episode's filming.
At the UFC 308 press conference , the fighter made a direct call to White, expressing his desire to prove his worth and showcasing an impressive track record of achievements. The UFC president responded immediately, calling him to the stage to shake his hand. The interaction further raised expectations about the athlete's future, especially regarding the possibility of a bigger opportunity in the UFC.
What is Martial Law, which prevented Dana White from going to South Korea?
The measure was taken to combat what the local government considered threats from communist forces and elements considered anti-state. Although the law was repealed a few hours later by a decision of Parliament, the impact was immediate.
The government decreed the temporary suspension of civil and constitutional rights, which resulted in protests and riots in the streets of several cities across the country. The situation generated political instability that directly affected several international plans, including Dana White's visit to South Korea.
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