Years ago, UFC events were not just numbered, but also titled. The promotion doesn't do that anymore, but if the practice were still in place, Saturday's fight card in Jacksonville, Florida -- the promotion's first since March 14 -- might be called UFC 249: The Return of Fighting.
The story of UFC 249 isn't just about the return of the sport, though. It's a chance for the UFC to seize a moment at a time when people around the world are looking for entertainment. This card was built to provide just that.
"The card's just so deep," said Chael Sonnen, co-host of Ariel & The Bad Guy and a three-time UFC title challenger.