On episode one of UFC 242 Embedded, interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier gets a hero’s welcome and a billionaire’s ride when he lands in Abu Dhabi. “The Diamond” is quick to decide on which vehicle he prefers to ride in, selecting a Rolls Royce.
Co-main event stars Edson Barboza and Paul Felder arrive, excited for their upcoming rematch. Related: UFc 242 Free Fights Featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov And Dustin Poirier
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov trains, surrounded by an expanded team that includes his father and lifelong coach for his title defense vs. Poirier.
UFC 242 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the lightweight unification bout taking place Saturday, September 7 at a special time of 2 pm ET/11 am PT. Order the pay-per-view at ESPNPlus.com/PPV
UFC 242: Khabib Vs. Poirier Fight Card
MAIN CARD
UFC Lightweight Championship
Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Dustin Poirier (ic)
Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Paul Felder
Lightweight: Islam Makhachev vs. Davi Ramos
Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov
Lightweight: Mairbek Taisumov vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Ottman Azalta vs. Teemu Packalen
Female Bantamweight: Liana Jojua vs. Sarah Moras
Welterweight: Belal Muhammad vs. Takashi Sato
Welterweight: Nordine Taleb vs. Muslim Salikhov
Middleweight: Omari Akhmedov vs. Zak Cummings
Female Flyweight: Joanne Calderwood vs. Andrea Lee
Featherweight: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lerone Murphy
Lightweight: Don Madge vs. Fares Ziam
Related: Conor McGregor Breaks Silence, Talks Khabib Nurmagomedov, Bar Incident, Future
Share: