Ultimate plans to hold UFC 249 on May 9, in Florida, says website

D. White in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

The hammer is not yet down, but, it seems, Ultimate will resume its activities on May 9th with the UFC 249. The event, which would have taken place on April 18, but was canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, should take place on the new date and could have Florida as the venue. The information was released by 'MMA Fighting'.

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In recent weeks, Ultimate's president, Dana White, ended up giving in to pressure and officially halting the company's activities. The 'boss', however, assured that he and his team would continue working to find solutions that could get the company back to work.

The light at the end of the tunnel came when the Florida government authorized the return of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), allowing the sport to take place as long as some preventive measures were adopted, such as banning the public from attending its shows. The action, then, could allow Ultimate to hitch a ride and take its shows to the state.

The leading role in the show must be assumed by Tony Ferguson e Justin gaethje. The athletes will face each other for the interim lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.) and, later, they must face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the unification of the belt.