Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier
The Story
Khabib Nurmagomedov defends the lightweight title in Abu Dhabi against Dustin Poirier — the interim champion who has waited years for his shot at the undefeated Dagestani.
The Stakes
- •Khabib's undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship
- •Poirier's first undisputed title shot at lightweight
- •UFC's first major Middle East card
- •Khabib's first defense after McGregor