The War Room: Dan Hardy breaks down Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 249

Live fights are back in our lives courtesy of UFC 249, and the main event promises fireworks with two of the most exciting 155-pounders in the world set to go head to head for the vacant interim lightweight title.

Former interim champ Tony Ferguson and ex-WSOF lightweight champ Justin Gaethje will do battle in a fight that has the MMA world eager in anticipation. But which fighter will have the edge on fight night?

UFC analyst and former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy knows what it’s like to fight for a UFC title, and in the latest episode of “The War Room,” he shares his take ahead of the main event clash. Check out his pre-fight assessment in the video above.

UFC 249 takes place Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

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