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UFC President Dana White maintained the company would be the first major sports organization back in action amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and he's getting his wish.
The promotion was forced to postpone UFC 249 after receiving pressure from California officials and executives from media partners Disney and ESPN.
However, the event is back on and will emanate from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on May 9:
White confirmed to ESPN's Brett Okamoto that two more events will follow on May 13 and May 16 in Jacksonville, with the cards for each show still being finalized.