2020 is going to be a year where we see a lot of events without a crowd. These shots from UFC 249 showed the blood and grit, but also the weirdness of fighting in front of a crowd of a few dozen.
UFC 249 Cejudo v Cruz
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Henry Cejudo of the United States celebrates after defeating Dominick Cruz of the United States in their bantamweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Oleinik v Werdum
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Members of the media watch the Heavyweight fight between Aleksei Oleinik of Russia and Fabricio Werdum of Brazil during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Cejudo v Cruz
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Henry Cejudo (L) of the United States knees Dominick Cruz (R) of the United States in their bantamweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Cejudo v Cruz
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Henry Cejudo (L) of the United States celebrates defeating Dominick Cruz (not pictured) of the United States in their bantamweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Luque v Price
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Niko Price of the United States looks on against Vicente Luque (not pictured) of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Oleinik v Werdum
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Members of the media watch the Heavyweight fight between Aleksei Oleinik of Russia and Fabricio Werdum of Brazil during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Cejudo v Cruz
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Henry Cejudo of the United States celebrates after defeating Dominick Cruz of the United States in their bantamweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Cejudo v Cruz
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Henry Cejudo (top) of the United States punches Dominick Cruz (bottom) of the United States on the ground in their bantamweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Cejudo v Cruz
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Henry Cejudo (L) of the United States fights Dominick Cruz (R) of the United States in their bantamweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje of the United States celebrates after defeating Tony Ferguson of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: A detailed view notice to the public that the Box Office is closed prior to UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (R) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (L) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Tony Ferguson of the United States looks on against Justin Gaethje of the United States after their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Oleinik v Werdum
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Fabricio Werdum of Brazil prepares to fight Aleksei Oleinik of Russia prior to their Heavyweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Luque v Price
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Vicente Luque (L) of the United States punches Niko Price (R) of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (R) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (L) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (L) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (R) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: An exterior view of VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena prior to UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (R) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (L) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (R) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (L) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Tony Ferguson (R) of the United States kicks Justin Gaethje (L) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Stephens v Kattar
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Calvin Kattar (L) of the United States knocks down Jeremy Stephens (R) of the United States with an elbow to the face in their Featherweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (L) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (R) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Mitchell v Rosa
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Bryce Mitchell of the United States celebrates with his team after defeating Charles Rosa of the United States in their Featherweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Tony Ferguson of the United States looks on against Justin Gaethje of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (R) of the United States punches Tony Ferguson (L) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Justin Gaethje (L) of the United States fights Tony Ferguson (R) of the United States in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: A general view of the octagon surrounded by empty seats prior to UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Spann v Alvey
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Ryan Spann of the United States celebrates with his team after defeating Sam Alvey of the United States after their Light heavyweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Spann v Alvey
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Staff members clean the cage of the octagon during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Spann v Alvey
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Announcer Joe Rogan reacts during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Mitchell v Rosa
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Team members wear protective face masks during the Featherweight fight between Bryce Mitchell of the United States and Charles Rosa of the United States during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Luque v Price
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Niko Price (R) of the United States congratulates Vicente Luque (L) of the United States after their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Hardy v De Castro
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Greg Hardy (R) of the United States kicks Yorgan De Castro (L) of Cape Verde in their Heavyweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Luque v Price
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Niko Price of the United States looks on against Vicente Luque (not pictured) of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Luque v Price
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Niko Price of the United States walks out of the octagon after being defeated by Vicente Luque of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Esparza v Waterson
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: A detailed view of a hand sanitizing station during the Women's strawweight fight between Carla Esparza of the United States and Michelle Waterson of the United States during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: A detailed view of members of the media using their computers in the media filing room during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Oleinik v Werdum
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Aleksei Oleinik (L) of Russia throws a punch against Fabricio Werdum (R) of Brazil in their Heavyweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Pettis v Cerrone
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Anthony Pettis (R) of the United States kicks Donald Cerrone (L) of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Pettis v Cerrone
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Anthony Pettis (L) of the United States fights Donald Cerrone (R) of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Pettis v Cerrone
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Donald Cerrone (L) of the United States kicks Anthony Pettis (R) of the United States in their Welterweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Stephens v Kattar
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Calvin Kattar (top) of the United States punches Jeremy Stephens (bottom) of the United States on the ground in their Featherweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer poses with a protective face mask during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Stephens v Kattar
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Jeremy Stephens (R) of the United States fights Calvin Kattar (L) of the United States in their Featherweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Stephens v Kattar
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Jeremy Stephens of the United States prepares for the fight against Calvin Kattar of the United States prior to their Featherweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ngannou v Rozenstruik
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Francis Ngannou (R) of Cameroon misses a punch against Jair Rozenstruik of Suriname in their Heavyweight fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ngannou v Rozenstruik
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Jair Rozenstruik of Suriname enters the arena prior to their Heavyweight fight against Francis Ngannou of Cameroon during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UFC 249 Ngannou v Rozenstruik
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon sits down after his Heavyweight fight against Jair Rozenstruik of Suriname during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
