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UFC 249: What a Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje main event might look like
If Ferguson accepts Gaethje as the replacement for Nurmagomedov, who has the edge? Our panel discusses.
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Helwani: Why Ferguson should consider his bottom line before a UFC belt
Ferguson has fought just once since October 2018, so it would make no sense for him to turn down a big payday.
WHO IS JUSTIN GAETHJE?
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NEWS
TONY, KHABIB EXCHANGE WORDS
Ferguson: Nurmagomedov bailed out of UFC 249
1:42
Nurmagomedov responds to Ferguson's comments
1:31
UFC 249
What's next for UFC 249 if Khabib Nurmagomedov is out?
The lightweight champ says he's stuck in Russia, so our panel considers who could step in against Tony Ferguson.
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A timeline of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson -- is it off again?
Khabib-Ferguson may be canceled for a fifth time. Here's a look at the history of the UFC trying to make that fight.
VALENTINA, THE MUSICIAN
Helwani lights up over Shevchenko's ukulele skills
1:33
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Daniel Cormier: The UFC needs to take measures to help Jon Jones
While in college, Daniel Cormier said he learned a critical lesson in accountability. Now, he's hoping Jon Jones, his biggest rival, can do the same.
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UFC 249
Dustin Poirier's UFC 249 bid falls short; keeps training for Dan Hooker
Dustin Poirier tried to replace Khabib Nurmagomedov but was told to keep preparing for his May 16 fight vs. Dan Hooker.
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THE 'STORM' OF JON JONES
How the 'storm' of Jon Jones' past keeps catching up with the UFC champ
Jon Jones has spoken about accountability and growing as a man, but this latest arrest keeps the narrative focused on his problems.
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Jon Jones finds himself in a familiar spot after arrest
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'THERE'S A FEELING OF A LETDOWN'
How Khabib's travel restrictions affect UFC 249
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Top Headlines
- California cancels all combat sports through May
- Ferguson calls for Khabib to be stripped of title
- Shevchenko eyes Aug. return from leg surgery
- Eye keeps Miocic's return to Octagon unknown
- UFC's Jones agrees to plea deal on DWI charge
- PFL, slated for May start, on hold indefinitely
- Newson's knockout win in UFC 247 overturned
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