Published 15:20 IST, March 26th 2020

UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson: Dana White planning the "baddest card" in MMA history

UFC President Dana White has recently claimed that the UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson event is going to be the "baddest card" in the history of MMA.

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UFC 249 helined by Khabib vs Ferguson has been on verge of being called off due to sudden outbreak of coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) throughout world. However, UFC President Dana White has been doing everything to organise fight for fans. While almost every major sports league has cancelled ir ongoing and upcoming events, Dana White has promised to host UFC 249 on scheduled date of April 18 under any circumstances. UFC President has claimed that UFC 249 (Khabib vs Ferguson) is going to be “bdest card” in history of MMA and fight fans have been buzzing with excitement since.

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Dana White says UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson is going to be ‘bdest card’ in MMA history

A few days ago, Dana White confirmed that he has finalised location for UFC 249 and fight is going to take place with just ten people in attendance, in order to cope with unfortunate coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). w, he is rey to make it ‘bdest card’ ever in MMA history by introducing some massive matchups. Though Dana White is yet to anunce matchups he has lined up for UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson, his recent statement has alrey hyped up MMA fans for all right reasons.

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UFC 249 ‘Khabib vs Ferguson’: Main card

Lightweight championship fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs Tony Ferguson

Women’s strawweight championship fight: Jessica Andre (c) vs Rose Namajunas

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Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Hernandez

Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar

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All mentioned fights are still live on official website of UFC for upcoming event of UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson. However, re are rumours that some of fights might get called off and Dana White may introduce some new line-ups under short tice. However, UFC has t confirmed se rumours.

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15:20 IST, March 26th 2020