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 254
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje will go at it at UFC 254
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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.