UFC 249 is taking place Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, and there are several fighters with Colorado ties who are competing. Here’s a primer on who they are and what they’re fighting for:
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone
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In this Jan. 18, 2015 photo Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is seen after a fight at UFC Fight Night in Boston.The always-exciting Denver-born Cerrone (36-14) will face Anthony Pettis (22-10). The two fought once before with Pettis winning via knockout in January 2013. Cerrone is looking looking to avoid his fourth straight loss, although his last three opponents are ranked Nos. 1 (Tony Ferguson), 3 (Conor McGregor) and 4 (Justin Gaethje) in the UFC lightweight division.
Odds: +120 underdog via Bovada
Henry Cejudo
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Henry Cejudo reacts after defeating TJ Dillashaw in the first round during their UFC Flyweight title match at UFC Fight Night at Barclays Center on Jan. 19, 2019 in New York City.The former two-time state wrestling champion at Coronado High School turned Olympic gold medalist, Cejudo (15-2) is the reigning UFC bantamweight champion. He was also the flyweight champion but vacated the belt in December. He was originally scheduled to face Jose Aldo, but Aldo pulled out because of visa issues. Dominick Cruz (22-2), who is coming off of a three-year absence from the sport, will be Cejudo’s opponent.
Odds: -225 favorite
Justin Gaethje
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Justin Gaethje looks on during his fight with Eddie Alvarez during UFC 218 at Little Ceasars Arena on Dec. 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.The former All-American wrestler at Northern Colorado is the No. 4 contender in the UFC’s lightweight division after three straight wins, all of which ended in the first round via knockout. Gaethje (21-2), 31, is one of the more exciting MMA fighters in the company. Of the 23 bouts he’s had in his career, 21 have ended via knockout or TKO. He replaces champion Khabib Nurmagomedov against Tony Ferguson (25-3). The two will battle for the interim lightweight title.
Odds: +155 underdog
Michelle Waterson
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Michelle Waterson poses during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 5, 2018 in Las Vegas.The 34-year-old Aurora native has been a perennial top-10 strawweight since making her 2015 debut in the UFC. Now ranked No. 8 in the division, Waterson (17-7) faces off against No. 7 Carla Esparza (15-6) with the victor taking a step forward toward a title fight.
Odds: +120 underdog
More: Michelle Waterson: UFC 249 without fans “might be a little weird.”
— Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post
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