The UFC has rolled out the “Countdown” series for Saturday’s UFC 249 return.
Featuring a main event between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title, the card takes place live on ESPN+ pay-per-view from Jacksonville, Florida.
It marks the first UFC event since March.
Along with Ferguson vs. Gaethje, Dominick Cruz challenges Henry Cejudo for the bantamweight belt.
Check out both pieces of the program below, along with the current fight card:
UFC 249 Countdown: Tony Ferguson Vs. Justin Gaethje
At UFC 249 on May 9, Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will battle for the interim lightweight title. See these athletes train and prepare ahead of their bouts.
UFC 249 Countdown: Henry Cejudo Vs. Dominick Cruz
At UFC 249 on May 9, Henry Cejudo puts his bantamweight belt on the line against former champ, Dominick Cruz. See these athletes train and prepare ahead of their bouts.
UFC 249 Fight Card
MAIN CARD (ESPN+ Pay-Per-View)
Interim UFC Lightweight Championship
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
UFC Bantamweight Championship
Henry Cejudo (c) vs. Dominick Cruz
Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Featherweight: Jeremy Stephens vs. Calvin Kattar
Heavyweight: Greg Hardy vs. Yorgan de Castro
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN)
Welterweight: Donald Cerrone vs. Anthony Pettis
Heavyweight: Alexey Oleinik vs. Fabricio Werdum
Strawweight: Carla Esparza vs. Michelle Waterson
Middleweight: Uriah Hall vs. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+)
Welterweight: Vicente Luque vs. Niko Price
Featherweight: Bryce Mitchell vs. Charles Rosa
Light Heavyweight: Ryan Spann vs. Sam Alvey