UFC 249
UFC 249 took place on May 9, 2020 in Jacksonville, USA, headlined by Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 4 KO/TKO · 3 Decision (Unanimous) · 3 Decision (Split) · 1 Tko Doctors Stoppage
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje | Justin Gaethje | KO/TKO | R5 (3:39) |
| Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz | Henry Cejudo | KO/TKO | R2 (4:58) |
| Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik | Francis Ngannou | KO/TKO | R1 (0:20) |
| Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar | Calvin Kattar | KO/TKO | R2 (2:49) |
| Greg Hardy vs Yorgan de Castro | Greg Hardy | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis | Anthony Pettis | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Aleksei Oleinik vs Fabricio Werdum | Aleksei Oleinik | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez | Carla Esparza | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Vicente Luque vs Niko Price | Vicente Luque | Tko Doctors Stoppage | R3 (3:37) |
| Bryce Mitchell vs Charles Rosa | Bryce Mitchell | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey | Ryan Spann | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:20 AM UTC
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje
Lightweight
Tony Ferguson
66.2% · 1.51
VS
Justin Gaethje
33.8% · 2.96
Winner: Justin Gaethje · KO/TKO · Round 5 (3:39)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tony Ferguson: 0:00 · Justin Gaethje: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Tony Ferguson edged the striking 29-26 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 37-33 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Tony Ferguson edged the striking 24-20 in significant strikes.
Round 4: Tony Ferguson edged the striking 36-26 in significant strikes.
Round 5: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 34-14 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 5 at 3:39 with Justin Gaethje winning by KO/TKO.
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:40 AM UTC
Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz
Bantamweight
Henry Cejudo
64.5% · 1.55
VS
Dominick Cruz
35.5% · 2.82
Winner: Henry Cejudo · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:58)
Fight Statistics
Control — Henry Cejudo: 0:00 · Dominick Cruz: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Henry Cejudo edged the striking 19-14 in significant strikes; Henry Cejudo landed a takedown.
Round 2: Henry Cejudo edged the striking 34-19 in significant strikes; Henry Cejudo scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:58 with Henry Cejudo winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:20 AM UTC
Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Heavyweight
Francis Ngannou
67.3% · 1.49
VS
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
32.7% · 3.06
Winner: Francis Ngannou · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:20)
Fight Statistics
Control — Francis Ngannou: 0:00 · Jairzinho Rozenstruik: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Francis Ngannou edged the striking 6-5 in significant strikes; Francis Ngannou scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:20 with Francis Ngannou winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:45 AM UTC
Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar
Featherweight
Jeremy Stephens
33.7% · 2.97
VS
Calvin Kattar
66.3% · 1.51
Winner: Calvin Kattar · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:49)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jeremy Stephens: 0:00 · Calvin Kattar: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jeremy Stephens edged the striking 40-26 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Calvin Kattar edged the striking 26-17 in significant strikes; Calvin Kattar scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:49 with Calvin Kattar winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:05 AM UTC
Greg Hardy vs Yorgan de Castro
Heavyweight
Greg Hardy
65.8% · 1.52
VS
Yorgan de Castro
34.2% · 2.92
Winner: Greg Hardy · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Greg Hardy: 0:00 · Yorgan de Castro: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Greg Hardy edged the striking 25-15 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Greg Hardy edged the striking 16-4 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Greg Hardy edged the striking 14-5 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Greg Hardy winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis
Welterweight
Donald Cerrone
45.6% · 2.19
VS
Anthony Pettis
54.4% · 1.84
Winner: Anthony Pettis · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Donald Cerrone: 0:00 · Anthony Pettis: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Donald Cerrone edged the striking 17-15 in significant strikes; Donald Cerrone landed a takedown.
Round 2: Anthony Pettis edged the striking 21-20 in significant strikes; Donald Cerrone landed a takedown.
Round 3: Anthony Pettis edged the striking 27-25 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Anthony Pettis winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:05 AM UTC
Aleksei Oleinik vs Fabricio Werdum
Heavyweight
Aleksei Oleinik
28.5% · 3.51
VS
Fabricio Werdum
71.5% · 1.40
Winner: Aleksei Oleinik · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Aleksei Oleinik: 0:00 · Fabricio Werdum: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Aleksei Oleinik edged the striking 54-25 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Aleksei Oleinik edged the striking 26-24 in significant strikes; Fabricio Werdum landed a takedown.
Round 3: Aleksei Oleinik edged the striking 14-4 in significant strikes; Fabricio Werdum landed 2 takedowns; Fabricio Werdum hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Aleksei Oleinik winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:30 AM UTC
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Strawweight
Carla Esparza
57.2% · 1.75
VS
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
42.8% · 2.34
Winner: Carla Esparza · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carla Esparza: 0:00 · Michelle Waterson-Gomez: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Michelle Waterson-Gomez edged the striking 9-5 in significant strikes; Carla Esparza landed a takedown.
Round 2: Carla Esparza edged the striking 15-13 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Carla Esparza edged the striking 25-22 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Carla Esparza winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:05 AM UTC
Vicente Luque vs Niko Price
Welterweight
Vicente Luque
68.5% · 1.46
VS
Niko Price
31.5% · 3.17
Winner: Vicente Luque · Tko Doctors Stoppage · Round 3 (3:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Vicente Luque: 0:00 · Niko Price: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Vicente Luque edged the striking 51-38 in significant strikes; Niko Price landed a takedown.
Round 2: Striking was even (40-40 significant strikes).
Round 3: Niko Price edged the striking 51-39 in significant strikes; Vicente Luque scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:37 with Vicente Luque winning by Tko Doctors Stoppage.
3-round bout · 12:30 AM UTC
Bryce Mitchell vs Charles Rosa
Featherweight
Bryce Mitchell
VS
Charles Rosa
Winner: Bryce Mitchell · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Bryce Mitchell: 0:00 · Charles Rosa: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Bryce Mitchell edged the striking 11-1 in significant strikes; Bryce Mitchell landed a takedown; Bryce Mitchell hunted a submission (3).
Round 2: Bryce Mitchell edged the striking 17-3 in significant strikes; Bryce Mitchell landed a takedown; Bryce Mitchell hunted a submission (2).
Round 3: Bryce Mitchell edged the striking 12-1 in significant strikes; Bryce Mitchell landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Bryce Mitchell winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:00 AM UTC
Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey
Light Heavyweight
Ryan Spann
74.7% · 1.34
VS
Sam Alvey
25.3% · 3.95
Winner: Ryan Spann · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ryan Spann: 0:00 · Sam Alvey: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sam Alvey edged the striking 17-9 in significant strikes; Ryan Spann landed 2 takedowns; Ryan Spann hunted a submission (1).
Round 2: Ryan Spann edged the striking 22-15 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Sam Alvey edged the striking 25-20 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Ryan Spann winning by Decision (Split).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje | 66.2% (1.51) | 33.8% (2.96) |
| Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz | 64.5% (1.55) | 35.5% (2.82) |
| Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 67.3% (1.49) | 32.7% (3.06) |
| Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar | 33.7% (2.97) | 66.3% (1.51) |
| Greg Hardy vs Yorgan de Castro | 65.8% (1.52) | 34.2% (2.92) |
| Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis | 45.6% (2.19) | 54.4% (1.84) |
| Aleksei Oleinik vs Fabricio Werdum | 28.5% (3.51) | 71.5% (1.40) |
| Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez | 57.2% (1.75) | 42.8% (2.34) |
| Vicente Luque vs Niko Price | 68.5% (1.46) | 31.5% (3.17) |
| Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey | 74.7% (1.34) | 25.3% (3.95) |
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Capacity
- 14,091
- Timezone
- America/New_York