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Dana White Confirms Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje Official For UFC 249

UFC Ferguson, Justin GaethjeUFC president Dana White has confirmed that Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will meet on April 18. The pair will headline UFC 249 in a bout that will now take place for the interim lightweight title. However, a location has not been revealed at the time of writing. “The fight is signed and is 100% […]

UFC Ferguson, Justin Gaethje

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will meet on April 18.

The pair will headline UFC 249 in a bout that will now take place for the interim lightweight title. However, a location has not been revealed at the time of writing.

“The fight is signed and is 100% ON LIVE on ESPN somewhere on EARTH!!!! ?@TonyFergusonXT vs @Justin_Gaethje is LIVE on @espn+ PPV April 18th for the interim lightweight belt!”

UFC 249 was originally set to be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson. However, Nurmagomedov is stuck in Russia due to a cross-border travel ban that was enforced last week. He later announced he would not be taking part anymore.

Gaethje was quickly offered as a replacement opponent for Ferguson; however, the latter was waiting on a location before signing a deal. It appears the location is close to being finalized now.

This will be the second time Ferguson will be fighting for the interim title. He became interim lightweight champion in 2017 when he defeated Kevin Lee. He was later stripped following his injury before his UFC 223 fight with Nurmagomedov in 2018.

More updates are expected on the UFC 249 card.

What do you make of this news?

Dana White Confirms Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje Official For UFC 249

UFC Ferguson, Justin GaethjeUFC president Dana White has confirmed that Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will meet on April 18. The pair will headline UFC 249 in a bout that will now take place for the interim lightweight title. However, a location has not been revealed at the time of writing. “The fight is signed and is 100% […]

UFC Ferguson, Justin Gaethje

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will meet on April 18.

The pair will headline UFC 249 in a bout that will now take place for the interim lightweight title. However, a location has not been revealed at the time of writing.

“The fight is signed and is 100% ON LIVE on ESPN somewhere on EARTH!!!! ?@TonyFergusonXT vs @Justin_Gaethje is LIVE on @espn+ PPV April 18th for the interim lightweight belt!”

UFC 249 was originally set to be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson. However, Nurmagomedov is stuck in Russia due to a cross-border travel ban that was enforced last week. He later announced he would not be taking part anymore.

Gaethje was quickly offered as a replacement opponent for Ferguson; however, the latter was waiting on a location before signing a deal. It appears the location is close to being finalized now.

This will be the second time Ferguson will be fighting for the interim title. He became interim lightweight champion in 2017 when he defeated Kevin Lee. He was later stripped following his injury before his UFC 223 fight with Nurmagomedov in 2018.

More updates are expected on the UFC 249 card.

What do you make of this news?

Report: UFC 249 Likely Taking Place In West Coast

UFCIt looks like UFC 249 is taking place in the West Coast of the United States. That’s according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani who states that the UFC is very close to securing a location for the event planned for April 18. “It’s unclear at this time where the location will be, however, sources said it’s […]

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It looks like UFC 249 is taking place in the West Coast of the United States.

That’s according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani who states that the UFC is very close to securing a location for the event planned for April 18.

“It’s unclear at this time where the location will be, however, sources said it’s looking like it will take place on the West Coast of the United States,” Helwani wrote. “The UFC has made a point to not share the specific location with many people outside the company at this time, sources said.

“The UFC has explored the possibility of holding the event on a tribal land, which doesn’t have to adhere to the regulations of the state athletic commissions, and that possibility is still very much in play, per sources.”

UFC president Dana White has already announced that he will be revealing the full card today while confirming that lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is out. The location should be disclosed as well.

Nurmagomedov was initially set to take on Tony Ferguson; however, he was ruled out after Russia announced a cross-border travel ban last week with “The Eagle” later deciding to remain in quarantine.

Ironically, Nurmagomedov was already in the West Coast training with American Kickboxing Academy last month only to be told the fight would not take place in the United States. That resulted in him going to Abu Dhabi — which later closed its borders — and then returning home to Russia.

The new headliner is expected to be Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje. However, Helwani notes that the fight isn’t signed as of yet.

Where do you think UFC 249 will take place?

Report: UFC 249 Likely Taking Place In West Coast

UFCIt looks like UFC 249 is taking place in the West Coast of the United States. That’s according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani who states that the UFC is very close to securing a location for the event planned for April 18. “It’s unclear at this time where the location will be, however, sources said it’s […]

UFC

It looks like UFC 249 is taking place in the West Coast of the United States.

That’s according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani who states that the UFC is very close to securing a location for the event planned for April 18.

“It’s unclear at this time where the location will be, however, sources said it’s looking like it will take place on the West Coast of the United States,” Helwani wrote. “The UFC has made a point to not share the specific location with many people outside the company at this time, sources said.

“The UFC has explored the possibility of holding the event on a tribal land, which doesn’t have to adhere to the regulations of the state athletic commissions, and that possibility is still very much in play, per sources.”

UFC president Dana White has already announced that he will be revealing the full card today while confirming that lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is out. The location should be disclosed as well.

Nurmagomedov was initially set to take on Tony Ferguson; however, he was ruled out after Russia announced a cross-border travel ban last week with “The Eagle” later deciding to remain in quarantine.

Ironically, Nurmagomedov was already in the West Coast training with American Kickboxing Academy last month only to be told the fight would not take place in the United States. That resulted in him going to Abu Dhabi — which later closed its borders — and then returning home to Russia.

The new headliner is expected to be Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje. However, Helwani notes that the fight isn’t signed as of yet.

Where do you think UFC 249 will take place?

Report: UFC 249 Venue Close to Being Secured; Fight Card to Be Announced Monday

The UFC might be zeroing in on a new venue for its UFC 249 event April 18. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported Sunday the promotion hasn’t officially secured a location but that a city on the West Coast is emerging as the likely candidate…

The UFC might be zeroing in on a new venue for its UFC 249 event April 18. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported Sunday the promotion hasn’t officially secured a location but that a city on the West Coast is emerging as the likely candidate…

Khabib On Conor McGregor & Tony Ferguson: ‘These Guys Are Not On My Level’

Khabib Nurmagomedov feels Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson will always fall short in trying to knock him off the top of the 155-pound mountain. Nurmagomedov is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He has two successful title defenses over McGregor an…

Khabib Nurmagomedov feels Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson will always fall short in trying to knock him off the top of the 155-pound mountain. Nurmagomedov is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He has two successful title defenses over McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Both championship bouts ended in a submission victory. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to put […]

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