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Dana White confirms planned date for first UFC Fight Island event

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Dana White has confirmed that the first fight to go ahead on Fight Island will be June 27 - despite getting his dates mixed up.

The UFC became the first major sport to return amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Organisations such as the NBA, NFL and Premier League have remained on hold - though the latter will be back this month.

However, the pandemic could not stop UFC 249 going ahead - which featured a stunning victory for Justin Gaethje over Tony Ferguson.

And, importantly, the event went ahead without any hitches, proving that it can be done. Three further cards have gone on and have also done so successfully - but some wacky plans are in action.

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