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Simon Head, The Blue Corner

The War Room: Dan Hardy breaks down Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz at UFC 249

UFC 249 brings two title fights to Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, with the night’s co-main event set to feature a battle between the best bantamweight in the world and the man widely considered to be the greatest 135-pounder in UFC history.

Reigning champion Henry Cejudo puts his title on the line against two-time former champ Dominick Cruz in a matchup that could secure the legacy of whoever wins as the best bantamweight to ever step into the octagon. But which fighter holds the key to victory?

UFC analyst Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy invites us into his “War Room” as he takes a deep dive into the co-main event matchup, and offers his technical pointers ahead of the fight. Check out his pre-fight assessment via 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+.

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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