Dana White reveals he is going to host UFC's first Fight Island event in June

UFC fans have been erly waiting for updates regarding UFC president Dana White's ambitious plans for a 'Fight Island' event. UFC officials have faced extreme difficulty in trying to confirm a venue for ir pre-planned events but failed to settle on one amid coronavirus pandemic. In meantime, UFC President Dana White came up with a unique solution of hosting events on a private island and MMA fans welcomed idea with open arms. Though UFC officials are yet to anunce final date of Fight Island event, Dana White has alrey clarified that he is going to conduct fights on Fight Island in June 2020.

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UFC president Dana White sets date for Fight Island event

UFC president Dana White recently took to Instagram and answered a bunch of questions from fans. When asked for an update regarding Fight Island, Dana White claimed that it is happening for real and if things go according to plan, UFC will host ir first event on Fight Island in June. Though Dana White did t confirm any potential matchups for Fight Island event, he claimed that Cor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal can be considered as a valid option. Dana White furr said that UFC is yet to finalise a fight for Cor McGregor but once things get back to rmal, matchmakers are going to search for an opponent for Cor McGregor. However, Cor McGregor is yet to respond to Dana White’s claims.

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UFC president Dana White promises to resume UFC on May 9

UFC 249 is going to be std in Florida on May 9, and MMA organisation expects to get back in flow with ir upcoming PPV. Interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will defend his title against Justin Gaethje in main event of UFC 249. Here’s a look at full UFC 249 fight card.

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