Dana White has a huge matchup in mind for the UFC’s “Fight Island.” According to the UFC president, the promotion is eyeing a lightweight unification bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje . The fight could potentially happen on “Fight Island” this summer, White told ESPN Chicago on Tuesday. “I expect (Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje) to happen this summer,” White said, via ESPN . “I don’t know if it will be the first one, but it will be on ‘Fight Island,’ unless miraculously the world comes back together faster than I think it’s gonna.” Related Spinning Back Clique: From coronavirus measures to actual fights, was UFC 249 a success? Khabib Nurmagomedov raves about Justin Gaethje's win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov opens door for July return, vows to 'smash them all' Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18

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Dana White: UFC eyes Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje for ‘Fight Island’ this summer – MMA Junkie

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