UFC 249 was canceled after California state officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, directly expressed concerns about the event to Disney, sources tell @kevinmdraper and @brooksbarnesNYT. Disney and ESPN then called Dana White. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/sports/ufc-249-canceled.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/0...
Dana White Says U.F.C. 249 Canceled by Request of ESPN and Disney

White, who had been pushing to hold fights during the coronavirus pandemic, said the card would not be held April 18, as planned.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/sports/ufc-249-canceled.html
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