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UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 9, 2020 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, U
The poster for UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
Originally, Khabib Nurmagomedov was expected to make the third defense of his UFC Lightweight Championship at this event, but had to pull out due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California is located on land owned by the Tachi-Yokut Tribe, part of the Santa Rosa Indian Community, the event did not fall under the jurisdiction of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) and their ban on combat sports events through the end of May.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena hosted the much anticipated return of the UFC amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 13, 2020 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Flo
UFC 249
…the Ferguson vs. Gaethje bout still scheduled to serve as the event headliner. The organization also announced that it would host two other events on May 13 and 16, both in Jacksonville. The rest of the card featured the following fights: A women's strawweight bout between former Invicta FC and inaugural…
The poster for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira