Initially the tournament was to be held in new York on 18 April and for the title of champion at lightweight was supposed to bet the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. However, the pandemic coronavirus confused the organizers hold all the cards. The event had to be moved, and from it because of the uncertainty, the champion refused.
may 9 in Jacksonville is planned to spend ten games. In addition to the battle of Ferguson – Haiti for the title in the Flyweight category, argue the current holder of the belt Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz. Also in the show, his fight will be the Russian Alexey Oleinik, who will fight with after the disqualification for doping of the Brazilian Fabricio Verdum.
In an official statement, the UFC said that the Commission of the state of Florida ready to sanction tournaments which will take place on 9, 13 and 16 may. The organizers have announced that the act will be protocols on health and safety and the tournament will be held without spectators.
