In the first sporting event to take place after shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, UFC 249 saw a new interim champion crowned in the lightweight division in Justin Gaethje and in the co-main event, Henry Cejudo successfully defended his title against Dominick Cruz and then retired.
Adam Hill and Heidi Fang preview the main and co-main event of UFC 249.
UFC fighters Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson and Donald Cerrone weigh in on how things are different in preparation for UFC 249 amid the coronavirus pandemic and what they think the atomesphere at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena will be like on May 9 in Jacksonville, Fla., without an audience. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje wants to make his way to the top of the UFC lightweight division. He said at the World MMA Awards on Tuesday that a win is imperative for him to achieve that goal.
Heidi Fang and Adam Hill go over their favorite moments of 2017 and pick their favorite fight, knockout and submission of the year.
Review-Journal reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap The Ultimate Fighter 26 and UFC 218.
Review-Journal sports reporter Adam Hill and videographer Heidi Fang returned Tuesday, July 19, 2017, for their weekly UFC and MMA update on the Covering The Cage Facebook page. This week the pair welcomed UFC fighter Justin Gaethje. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson in dramatic fashion at the TUF 25 Finale. He says he’ll take on anyone from Tony Ferguson, Nate Diaz and hopes to fight Conor McGregor someday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang make their picks on fights on the UFC 213 card.
The UFC introduced Justin Gaethje at their summer kickoff press conference. Still undefeated, Gaethje will be welcomed to the promotion by Michael Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter Finale on July 7, 2017.