When countries clash, here’s what happens to those of us caught in the middle.

Yes you heard that right. NASCAR, German soccer, U.F.C., horse racing and golf will be live.

In violation of the U.F.C.’s written guidance, there were interviews in the octagon, a lack of social distancing and missing masks.

The organization’s president voiced optimism even after a bout on Saturday was canceled because a fighter tested positive for the virus.

Justin Gaethje beat Tony Ferguson in the fifth round to win an interim lightweight belt at U.F.C. 249. It was the first major American sporting event since widespread shutdowns because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In an age of trolls, economic insecurity and social isolation, mixed martial arts gives fans a rush of harsh reality.

The U.F.C. is to stage the first major American sporting event in nearly two months on Saturday night. On Friday, however, one of the bouts had to be canceled because a fighter tested positive for the virus.

White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has positioned U.F.C. 249 for a prime spotlight — as the first major U.S. sporting event since the coronavirus shutdown.

This month, fans may finally get a chance to see some real live sports on television, if not in person.

The mixed martial arts organization, which had to cancel plans to stage fights in California, said it would hold at least three events in May.