The UFC isn’t the only entity trying to forge forward in the unsteady times of the global coronavirus pandemic. Sportsbooks are looking to keep their businesses afloat in the near absence of events, too. So, as Dana White attempts to move forward with UFC 249 , which still doesn’t have a location set for its scheduled April 18 date, wagers are being taken for fights that haven’t yet been finalized. There’s a strong chance lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is out of his long-awaited matchup with Tony Ferguson in the main event, but Ferguson is still looking to fight . And a leading name that has popped up in Nurmagomedov’s wake is Justin Gaethje . Related Kamaru Usman wanted everyone to hear Jorge Masvidal 'squeal like a pig' in an empty arena fight Twitter reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov vs
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Tony Ferguson opens as betting favorite vs. Justin Gaethje for potential UFC 249 fight – MMA Junkie