Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje

Main Event | UFC Interim Lightweight Championship
"The Highlight"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:39 R5
◀︎
▶︎

Fighter Comparison

21-2-0

Climbed to 22-2
Pro
Record
25-3-0

Fell to 25-4
+180
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-230
(Moderate Favorite)
Vacant

Lightweight
Title Vacant

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Greeley
Colorado
Fights out of
Ventura
California
31
+5 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 36
+2 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
76.5"
(194cm)
Elevation Fight Team Gym Knuckleheadz Boxing

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 3,510

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Ferguson
70%
Gaethje
30%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 249

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
  • Date: Saturday 05.09.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Ferguson Disclosed Pay: $400,000
  • Gaethje Disclosed Pay: $350,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Interim Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
  • Event Links:
  • Bout Links: