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UFC: No longer Dana White's dream, Fight Island is real and ready for competition in Abu Dhabi
•Fight Island will host four UFC events in 14 days, starting with three championship fights at UFC 251 this weekend.
UFC 251: President Dana White reveals mixed martial arts event will be hosted at Abu Dhabi's 'Fight Island'
•White had said in April that the UFC was close to securing a private island to stage bouts for international fighters unable to enter the United States due to travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor makes third retirement announcement in four years
•UFC President Dana White has already said McGregor is next in line for a title shot at the winner of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's bout with Justin Gaethje this summer.
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes' power could sell a show light on stars as she defends featherweight title against Felicia Spencer
•The overwhelming star attraction of UFC 250 is Nunes (19-4), who turned 32 last week. She last fought in December, and she extended her winning streak to 10 bouts since 2014 with a tough decision over Germaine De Randamie.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacates title amid pay dispute with president Dana White
•The 32-year-old Jones had been eyeing a fight with heavyweight Francis Ngannou, but said the UFC did not want to pay him enough.
UFC's successful return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues during coronavirus pandemic
•UFC 249 could serve as a blueprint for other sports leagues around the country and the world as they start to resume during a global pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak: MMA fighters could lose purse, bonuses if found to be criticising UFC 249's health measures
•UFC fighters taking part at the UFC 249 event in Florida could lose their purses and bonuses if they publicly criticise the fight promotion’s health and safety precautions for COVID-19, according to an event participation agreement seen by Reuters.
UFC 249: Mixed Martial Arts event in Jacksonville ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports
•UFC 249 was different — two fighters adjusted their approaches because of what they heard announcers say — and a welcome reprieve for a sports-craved country that went nearly eight weeks with few live events
US president Donald Trump congratulates UFC for restart, says 'we want our sports back'
•UFC 249 served as the first major sporting event to take place since the global pandemic shut down much of the country nearly eight weeks ago. It was originally scheduled for 18 April in New York, but was postponed in hopes of helping slow the spread of COVID-19.
'This is going to bring a sense of normalcy': Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje headline closed doors UFC 249
•UFC 249 will serve as the first major sporting event to take place since the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country nearly two months ago.