The UFC returns on Saturday after a two-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the organization’s popular “Embedded” series is giving a behind-the-scenes look at the measures being taken to put on an event under unprecedented circumstances. UFC 249 takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. In the main event, Tony Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 15-1 UFC) meets Justin Gaethje (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) for the interim lightweight title. In the co-feature, bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) puts his title on the line for the first time against former divisional kingpin Dominick Cruz (22-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC). The second episode of “Embedded” follows the big-name stars at the top of the card.

UFC during coronavirus: A first-hand account from Jacksonville

May 6, 2020

UFC 249 pre-event facts: Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje fight to make history

May 6, 2020

Stipe Miocic responds to pressure from Dana White, Daniel Cormier to defend UFC title

May 6, 2020

Tony Ferguson on extra weight-cut critics: ‘Those guys are a bunch of (expletives)’

May 6, 2020

Justin Gaethje reveals unusual UFC 249 plan: Break nose, win title

May 6, 2020

UFC 249 prelims pre-event facts: Donald Cerrone’s resume remains unmatched

May 6, 2020

Emmanuel Sanchez: Fighters will be seen as ‘unsung heroes’ of COVID-19 pandemic

May 6, 2020

Jussier Formiga meets Alex Perez at UFC 250 on June 6

May 6, 2020

Dana White reveals plans to host events at UFC Apex from May 23

May 6, 2020

UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov opens door for July return, vows to ‘smash them all’

May 6, 2020

UFC 249 headliners excited for chance ‘to keep sports alive’ during COVID-19

May 6, 2020

Cheick Kongo wants rematch with ‘big coward’ Ryan Bader, sounds off on controversial no contest

May 6, 2020

Sadibou Sy featured in new episode of PFL’s ‘Inside the Knockout’ series

May 6, 2020

Leon Edwards fights to bring awareness to Birmingham stabbing epidemic

May 6, 2020

UFC 249 free fight: Donald Cerrone batters Al Iaquinta for decision win

May 6, 2020

Combat Rewind, May 6: Young Khabib Nurmagomedov delivers a big right hand

May 6, 2020

UFC 249 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Promotion packs up for a unique event

May 6, 2020

Dana White gives his review of the Tiger King: ‘Bunch of (expletive) goofballs, man’

May 6, 2020

Video: Ahead of UFC 249, Tony Ferguson takes COVID-19 nasal swab test like a pro

May 6, 2020
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