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The action is unfolding tonight (Sat., May 9, 2020) at UFC 249 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., as Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje meet in the main event for the interim lightweight title.
But before “El Cucuy” and “Highlight” lock horns in the first UFC headliner in nearly two months the rest of the card will play out in epic fashion. From bantamweight title fights to heavyweight barn burners, UFC 249’s underbelly is stacked with premier talent and should give fight fans exactly what they are looking for.
We’ve compiled the best of the best below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as it rolls in. Enjoy!
Welcome to #UFC249! pic.twitter.com/T2F3vdFS6M
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
The words we’ve all waited to hear: WE. ARE. LIVE!
? @BruceBuffer gets an all-timer of a card underway at #UFC249! pic.twitter.com/zDxat6AUpt
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
Ryan Spann def. Sam Alvey via SD
During his walkout, @smilensam pointed to and high-fived “fans” in the “crowd”
Stream #UFC249 ?? https://t.co/xGtn2vMNl0 pic.twitter.com/NbwKsQWkHC
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 9, 2020
? From the stands!#UFC249 promising to be a night like no other. pic.twitter.com/gtC0qK4FuJ
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
Spann landing with the combo and chatting with the corner mid-fight…this guy multi-tasks.@Superman_Spann #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/85wWYGIYWq
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
Spann pouring it ON in R3!! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/cZ3XFHMn5W
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 9, 2020
Alvey stuns him!! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/dE0zaupL7A
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 9, 2020
What a way to get back to business! @Superman_Spann and @SmilenSam go the distance to kick off #UFC249 – who took it for you? pic.twitter.com/hn6tBKWb8O
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
Superman takes the split!
@Superman_Spann #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/Gmg1Vh4Qpc
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
Caught you slipping, @JoeRogan! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/tnneU406qU
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
Bryce Mitchell def. Charles Rosa via UD
SURELY NOT AGAIN?! ?@ThugNastyMMA almost locks up another twister early! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/TaxEd6dHa1
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
SAVED by the bell!
? @ThugNastyMMA is putting on a clinic! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/lD5aEWXjQR
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
We’re hearing EVERYTHING tonight, folks. #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/uZCXymeXVn
— UFC (@ufc) May 9, 2020
30-25. 30.25. 30-24. @ThugNastyMMA really left NO DOUBT. #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/AdPQrasE15
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
IMPORTANT CAMO SHORTS UPDATE
Stand up Arkansas, @ThugNastyMMA is getting his shorts! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/3MLuF9PokC
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Vicente Luque def. Niko Price via third-round TKO (doctor’s stoppage)
These boys SWINGING.@VicenteLuqueMMA @NikoHybridPrice #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/xptMQEEh45
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
You can say that again @joerogan!! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/o4XNeUMqn0
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 10, 2020
Did you really expect anything else from these two?!@VicenteLuqueMMA @NikoHybridPrice #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/Xqi1iNw0Gj
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
? “I LOVE THIS.”
There’s only one @NikoHybridPrice! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/OAm40Ato12
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
DROPPED! @VicenteLuqueMMA putting Price down in the third! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/lTPVOJjIEW
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
The fight has been called in the third.
@VicenteLuqueMMA picking up the W at #UFC249! pic.twitter.com/Do8vpL2iyi
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
The definition of the word WARRIOR.
Give it up for @VicenteLuqueMMA and @NikoHybridPrice putting in a shift tonight! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/TcZ4QDEISW
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Carla Esparza def. Michelle Waterson via SD
? Full 15 in the books!@CarlaEsparza1 and @KarateHottieMMA go the distance – how’s your scorecard looking? #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/Y5BcGZEKuc
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Get the cookies ready! @CarlaEsparza1 gets the split decision to make it three straight! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/Hcu27it2rR
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Aleksei Oleinik def. Fabrício Werdum via SD
Not just a submission artist…@OleynikUFC is throwing BOMBS! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/YUzMxQ12wt
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Unconventional corner etiquette from @OleynikUFC…but we’re here for it! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/ibcijz2tJ7
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Werdum taking it to Oleinik as we come down the stretch!@FabricioWerdum #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/ix8jtsMXDC
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Anthony Pettis def. Donald Cerrone via UD
You ain’t never seen a Cowboy walkout quite like this!
It’s Showtime for @CowboyCerrone LIVE on @ESPN! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/rF9vZArbjR
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
It’s Showtime, folks! @ShowtimePettis #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/hSQthjV6Xj
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Pettis stopping Cowboy in his tracks with the counter right! @ShowtimePettis #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/3rbEYVSa1g
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
“HEY…”
*NSFW* @CowboyCerrone #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/cgRdAWbZdN
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Two gunslingers swinging it out! @ShowtimePettis and @CowboyCerrone giving us a show! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/viibyoxGFg
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Swinging to the BUZZER! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/7iJa8lNUKT
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 10, 2020
? “I’ll take it!”@ShowtimePettis with the UD to make it 2-0 in the series! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/AuMWFH7Tbw
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
IT’S ABOUT TO GO OFF!
@Jon_Anik @JoeRogan @DC_MMA #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/0aTlqACBY0
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Greg Hardy def. Yorgan De Castro via UD
Heavy hands being thrown by @DecastroYorgan and @GregHardyJr
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 10, 2020
Yikes. #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/odJ5QRZ5zM
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
By UD! ?@GregHardyJr gets the job done! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/1ZUn6HMAHs
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Unexpected coaching from @dc_mma helped @GregHardyJr get the win at #UFC249
?? https://t.co/xGtn2vMNl0 pic.twitter.com/luhgyKGYU2
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 10, 2020
Calvin Kattar def. Jeremy Stephens via second-round KO (elbow and punches)
Kattar lands a HUGE right as these two waste no time!@CalvinKattar #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/KFtpgh8zRk
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
CALVIN KATTAR GETS IT DONE! @CalvinKattar closes the show in the second! #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/cQtDkij5UI
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2020
Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
For complete UFC 249 results and coverage click here.