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Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje Reportedly Agree to UFC Fight on May 9

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Tony Ferguson may not have to wait too long for his next scheduled fight after the postponement of UFC 249.

The lightweight has reportedly agreed to face Justin Gaethje in a title fight May 9.

Brett Okamoto @bokamotoESPN

Per sources, Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) has verbally agreed to fight Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) on May 9, if the targeted event does indeed take place.

UFC President Dana White has yet to officially announce the fight card or the location for the proposed event. The company has been looking to secure a private island where it can host its bouts because of the coronavirus pandemic.