UFC CEO Dana White is historically apprehensive about booking stadium shows, but Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford could change that. Canelo vs. Crawford is the first combat event in Allegiant Stadium's five-year history, despite UFC operating primarily out of Las Vegas. White says the success of Canelo vs. Crawford could spur him to bring a UFC stadium show stateside.

The UFC has hosted three stadium shows in its history, twice in Australia and once in Canada. White believes stadiums complicate the atmosphere, fan experience and production for his mixed martial arts promotion. Ahead of Canelo vs. Crawford , the UFC CEO hopes the boxing super fight changes his mind.

"I've done stadium shows with UFC out of the country before. I don't love them," White told CBS Sports' Brian Cam

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