**UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje** (May 9, 2020) at Jacksonville's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena was the first major sporting event to resume during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the main event, Justin Gaethje captured the interim Lightweight title by defeating Tony Ferguson via 5th-round TKO, snapping Ferguson’s legendary 12-fight winning streak. Held without fans, the event was a historic milestone that demonstrated the UFC's resilience and paved the way for the return of professional sports.