If for some reason you’re not excited to see Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje throw down next Saturday at UFC 254, well, the pay-per-view opener may change your mind.

Khabib versus Gaethje

Gaethje earned the right to face the lightweight champ at UFC 254, by stopping Tony Ferguson this past May and winning the interim belt. The victory was Gaethje’s (22-2) four straight, and it was also the fourth time in a row he stopped his opponent.

Nurmagomedov (28-0), meanwhile, has yet to fight in 2020 as earlier this year he was stranded in Russia, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The renowned fighter hasn’t fought since last September, when he submitted Dustin Poirier.

Well, as you can see by watching the clip below, the pay-per-view opener reminds folks that Khabib is one of the most accomplished, dominant fighters in the game’s history. It also notes that Gaethje is one of the most dangerous lightweights in the sport.

UFC 254 line-up

Here is the complete line-up for UFC 254, which is going to take place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi (line-up via MMA Mania).

UFC 254 PPV Main Card

155 lbs.: UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. UFC Interim Lightweight Titleholder Justin Gaethje
185 lbs.: Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier
265 lbs.: Walt Harris vs. Alexander Volkov
125 lbs.: Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy
205 lbs.: Ion Cutelaba vs. Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 254 Prelims Card

265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Tai Tuivasa
125 lbs.: Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick
205 lbs.: Sam Alvey vs. Da Un Jung
155 lbs.: Phil Hawes vs. Jacob Malkoun

*Card subject to change

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