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Dana White Says Fight Island Was Born After Governor Blocked UFC Apex Plan: 'Our Sport Grew 77% During COVID'

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Dana White said Fight Island came from being told he could not stage UFC events at the Apex during COVID, and claimed the sport grew 77 percent during that run.
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Dana White Says Fight Island Was Born After Governor Blocked UFC Apex Plan: 'Our Sport Grew 77% During COVID'

Dana White said Fight Island came from being told he could not stage UFC events at the Apex during COVID, and claimed the sport grew 77 percent during that run.

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MiddleEasy broke the news on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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