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- May 13, 2020
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Take a slow motion trip through some of the most exciting moments and highlights from UFC 249’s memorable action.
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UFC 249: Fight Motion – Breaking down the most exciting moments
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to action with a bang on Saturday, May 9th, 2020, with UFC 249 taking place in a closed arena in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the first live sporting event held in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world.
Even though the event was held in an empty arena, the fights were highly anticipated and were considered some of the most significant matchups in recent UFC history. The main event saw Tony Ferguson taking on Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event featured the bantamweight title bout between Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz.
The UFC has published an exciting highlight reel of the event, called “Fight Motion,” which showcases the biggest and most exciting moments from UFC 249. Let’s take a closer look at some of the fights and the highlights from the event.
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
The main event lived up to its billing, with Justin Gaethje stopping Tony Ferguson in the fifth round of their lightweight bout to capture the interim lightweight title. Both fighters put on an excellent display of skills, with Ferguson showing his trademark unorthodox style, and Gaethje demonstrating his power and athleticism. The highlights from this fight include some vicious leg kicks from Gaethje that visibly affected Ferguson’s movement and eventual stoppage in the final round.
Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz
The co-main event was an equally explosive matchup, with bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo making his second title defense against the former bantamweight king, Dominick Cruz. The fight started slowly, with Cruz looking sharp and evasive, while Cejudo was looking to close the distance and land his powerful strikes. In the second round, Cejudo managed to land a knee that stunned Cruz, and then followed up with more strikes, leading to a TKO finish.
Other fights worth mentioning include Francis Ngannou’s vicious KO of Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the opening round, and Calvin Kattar’s impressive performance against Jeremy Stephens, which saw him winning by TKO in the second round.
Conclusion
UFC 249 was a historic event, and “Fight Motion” gives fans a fantastic opportunity to relive the most significant moments of the night. The night showcased some of the best fighters in the world, and their performances did not disappoint. Dana White, President of the UFC, had expressed his pleasure with the night, stating that he was thrilled to bring live sports back to the world in these challenging times.
In conclusion, UFC 249 was a sporting event to cherish, even though it took place in an empty arena. With “Fight Motion,” fans can revisit the highlights, reliving the most exciting moments of the night. The UFC has set a high bar with the event, and hopefully, we will see more exciting events taking place in the future.
