The UFC has sent out a new memo to its fighters outside of the United States, first reported by MMAJunkie and MMAFighting. This came from UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell.

The memo from the UFC states that fighters coming into the USA will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and will require proof. This policy came from the US Government and will take effect on November 8.

The White House issued orders that anyone coming into the US will need proof of vaccination. This affects UFC fighters coming from outside of the USA that will be fighting stateside.

The UFC has always said they won’t force fighters to vaccinate but in this instance, they don’t really have a choice. Dana White has hinted at a return to Fight Island after UFC 267 in order to allow more fighters from outside of the United States to compete.

The UFC Memo was obtained by MMAJunkie.

“Recently the U.S. government announced that beginning on November 8, foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of their vaccination status to fly to the United States. Fully vaccinated travelers will also be required to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel prior to boarding their flight.

“This policy also applies to foreign nationals crossing the land borders with Canada and Mexico or arriving in the United States by passenger ferry. To be clear, this is NOT a UFC policy. UFC is not requiring you to get vaccinated. We are simply communicating the new guidelines recently announced by the U.S. government.”

“You should consider your options, such as traveling to the United States before this new U.S. government policy takes effect, or if you choose, make arrangements to take the appropriate vaccination,” UFC officials said.

“Starting on November 8, in order to be admitted into the United States, all foreign nationals arriving from international destinations must be vaccinated by one of the WHO-approved vaccines. Those who are not vaccinated will not be permitted to enter the U.S.”

UFC fighters will have until November 8 to figure out what they need to do. Whether it’s moving to the USA or getting vaccinated so they can fight in the country.