Many of the fights originally scheduled on the original UFC 249 are still present on this new card. Namely, its main event: Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje. No, it's not Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov as originally planned, but outside of getting Conor McGregor in, it's the next best thing. 

Ferguson vs Gaethje is an awesome interim title fight. Watch UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje 5/9/20 A battle between two human bulls, two athletes who will march forward no matter what. Gaethje, especially, has been in practically nothing but the fight of the year contenders. He will kick your legs until you cannot walk. Ferguson is also known for his incredible cardio and pressure. I can't wait for this one.

UFC 249 has also been bolstered by a second title fight, between Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz -- also a compelling contest. Cejudo is a two-division champ and an Olympic gold medalist; Cruz is probably the best UFC bantamweight of all time. Cruz arguably shouldn't be getting this opportunity (his last fight was a loss, three and a half years ago) but this will a tough fight to call. Cruz has proven to be remarkably immune to ring rust.

Outside the two titles fights, this card runs deep. It's jam-packed with stars: Donald Cerrone, Anthony Pettis, Michelle Waterson all feature. As does Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, a terrifying contest between arguably the two most dangerous heavyweights in the UFC.