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2 UFC 254 is nearly upon us as MMA fans eagerly await the blockbuster clash between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje later this month.
The world of the UFC is in Abu Dhabi for a host of top-quality shows and enjoyed a superb event at UFC 253 in September.
Now, the next main event is nearly here with the headline bout being the lightweight title fight between Khabib and Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje will go at it at UFC 254LATEST UFC NEWS
The undefeated Eagle beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in September 2019 but has had to wait to return to the Octagon.
He was supposed to headline UFC 249 in May but had to pull out due to the complications surrounding the COVID-19 lockdown.
Gaethje stepped in at the last minute and claimed a superb win over Tony Ferguson.
Now the two will face off at UFC 254 and here’s everything you need to know about it.
UFC 254: Date and start time
The main event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 24 and will be prime time for UK fight fans.
It is being held at the Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi, behind closed doors.
The early prelims will start at 3.15pm UK time, while the prelims will get under way at 5pm.
The six-strong main card will begin at around 7pm, culminating in Khabib vs Gaethje.
UFC 254: TV and live stream
BT Sport will broadcast the show in the UK and full details on their TV coverage will follow.
The show will be live streamed on BT Sport’s website and app.
The early prelims will be shown on UFC’s Fight Pass for subscribers as normal.
In the US, all prelim bouts will be simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in English and Spanish.
How can I watch UFC 254 for FREE?
EE mobile customers can get a FREE three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
You can then cancel the trial at any time.
Justin Gaethje defeated Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to set up the Khabib fightGetty Images - GettyUFC 254: Fight card
Full card is subject to change
Main card
Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Justin Gaethje (ic), Lightweight Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier, Middleweight Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris, Heavyweight Islam Makhachev vs. Rafael dos Anjos, Lightweight Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy, Women’s Flyweight Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba, Light HeavyweightPreliminary card
Stefan Struve vs. Tai Tuivasa, Heavyweight Jacob Malkoun vs. Phil Hawes, Middleweight Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov, BantamweightUFC 254: What has been said?
Justin Gaethje: “We’re not wrestling anymore. There’s gonna be a zone in front of me, it’s not very big.
“It’s gonna be a zone of death, and I have to represent death every time he enters this zone. That’s what I’m the best at, creating carnage. Creating car crashes.
“So my only goal when I step in there is to create as many car crashes as possible.
“Whether it be our bodies hitting, our heads hitting, our shoulders hitting, my fist hitting his head, his fist hitting my head, it doesn’t matter – I need to create car crashes because it’s the only way to beat this guy.”
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