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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov agrees to return to octagon against Justin Gaethje, announces Dana White

Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0) holds the longest active unbeaten streak in MMA, and he became the UFC's lightweight champion in April 2018 by defeating Al Iaquinta for the vacant belt.

UFC 249: Mixed Martial Arts event in Jacksonville ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports

UFC 249 was different — two fighters adjusted their approaches because of what they heard announcers say — and a welcome reprieve for a sports-craved country that went nearly eight weeks with few live events

UFC 249: Justin Gaethje scripts stunning victory over Tony Ferguson to clinch interim lightweight title

Justin Gaethje put on a striking masterclass to score a surprise knockout victory over Tony Ferguson and win the interim lightweight title at UFC 249, which took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday.

UFC 249: Tony Ferguson likens fighting in empty arena in Jacksonville to Ultimate Fighter experience

UFC 249 fight card isn't full of stars, due to the coronavirus enforced restrictions, but is expected to be a much-watched affair, however not in the arena.

Coronavirus Outbreak: UFC withdraws bout after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen test positive for COVID-19

UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday’s card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the coronavirus, the mixed martial arts promotion said.

'This is going to bring a sense of normalcy': Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje headline closed doors UFC 249

UFC 249 will serve as the first major sporting event to take place since the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country nearly two months ago.

UFC resumes in Florida as Tony Ferguson eyes 'real' lightweight title against Justin Gaethje in closed doors contest

The main event of Saturday’s UFC 249 card in Florida is billed as being for the interim lightweight title but Tony Ferguson says he should be considered the real champion if he beats opponent Justin Gaethje.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Fighters see upcoming UFC 249 as chance to spread hope, inspiration

When the UFC leads North America's major sports back into action Saturday night with a pay-per-view show in Florida, Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje know they can't do anything tentatively.

UFC president Dana White eyes 9 May return, event to feature at least two title bouts

The UFC is aiming to stage a fight card at an undisclosed location on 9 May featuring at least two title bouts, the promotion’s president Dana White has told its broadcast partner ESPN.