It’s May, and that means UFC 249 is back on the docket.
The event is set for May 9 with Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje colliding for the interim lightweight title. Also, Henry Cejudo defends his bantamweight belt against former champion Dominick Cruz.
As one would expect, with the event set to be the first live sporting event back, the UFC is calling it “The Most Stacked Card Of The Year.”
Check out a promo for UFC 249 along with fight replays from the promotion below:
UFC 249: Ferguson Vs. Gaethje: The Most Stacked Card Of The Year
The interim UFC lightweight championship will be on the line in the main event of UFC 249 on May 9, as Tony Ferguson risks his 12-fight winning streak against one of the most feared fighters in the 155-pound weight class, Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje.
With a combined 17 post-fight performance bonuses, Ferguson and Gaethje have thrilled fans like no other duo over the last several years, defeating the likes of Donald Cerrone, Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza.
And now with a title on the line, expect to see the best from the best as these top contenders collide.
Plus, the co-main event will see another world championship up for grabs, as Henry Cejudo defends his bantamweight crown for the first time against one of the greatest 135-pounders to ever strap on the gloves, Dominick Cruz.
Henry Cejudo Vs. Marlon Moraes Fight Replay
Henry Cejudo captured his second UFC championship when he defeated Marlon Moraes at UFC 238 last year for the vacant bantamweight title.
Next, Cejudo faces former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the co-main event of UFC 249 on Saturday, May 9.
Brock Lesnar Vs. Randy Couture Fight Replay
Brock Lesnar faced off with Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 91 in 2008. After defeating Couture, Lesnar would defend the heavyweight belt two times before falling to Cain Velasquez in 2010.
Best Triangle Choke Finishes In UFC History
Relive some of the biggest triangle choke finishes in UFC history, including Tony Ferguson’s submission of Kevin Lee which one him lightweight interim gold in 2017.