UFC President Dana White confirms Ferguson vs Gaethje to take place 'somewhere on Earth'

Justin Gaethje ‘ Highlight’ has officially been confirmed as fighter who will face Tony Ferguson ‘El Cucuy’ for interim lightweight title on April 18 at main event of UFC 249. Though venue of fight is yet to be declared officially, UFC president Dana White has claimed that fight is going to move ahead for fans on April 18 under any circumstances. re have been reports that Dana White is planning to secure a private island to host UFC 249 safely amidst coronavirus outbreak and he is also planning to conduct private flights for all participating fighters and staff.

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UFC 249 live: Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje finalised on April 18 by Dana White

After close to two weeks of drama around main event of UFC 249, bout has finally been secured without lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib’s exit from UFC 249 has forced main-event to be an interim title fight rar than being a lightweight title contest as Justin Gaethje will be challenging Tony Ferguson for interim belt. Though Tony Ferguson is being seen as  favourite heading into match-up, MMA pundits consider Justin Gaethje to be a ‘tough test’ for Tony Ferguson.

Currently, Justin Gaethje is on a three-fight win streak as he went on to kckout James Vick, Edson Barboza, and Donald Cerrone in his last three fights. On or hand, Tony Ferguson is riding a 12-fight win streak. If Justin Gaethje mans to defeat Tony Ferguson, he will be eligible to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for lightweight title in near future.

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UFC 249 live: Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje and full fight card

UFC has restricted entire fight card and has scheduled some intense matchups in recent times. Former women’s strawweight champions Jessica Andrade and Rose Namajunas are going to battle each or for second time in UFC and Francis Nganu has been lined up against heavyweight fighter Jarzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 249. Here's a look at full fight card.

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