That is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s first combat because the dying of his father and trainer Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Mikhail MetzelTASS by way of Getty PicturesUFC 254 takes position this Saturday and lines 2020’s largest combat of the yr: a light-weight unification contest between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.
It may additionally be probably the most compelling match-up of 2020 from a types perspective.
In a single nook is Nurmagomedov: Probably the most dominant champion in UFC historical past. With a document of 28-Zero, he is best misplaced one spherical in his complete MMA occupation — towards Conor McGregor at UFC 229 — and has ruled nearly each and every different 2d he is been within the octagon.
Within the different nook, perhaps his nightmare match-up. Justin Gaethje isn’t just a technical brawler with concrete slabs for arms (and perhaps the most productive leg kicks in MMA) he is additionally an international elegance wrestler. The consensus is Gaethje has a greater probability than someone to stay this combat at the toes and out of Nurmagomedov’s convenience zone — taking other folks down towards the cage and completely wrecking other folks with flooring and pound till they are sapped of all lifestyles and effort. If you wish to have additional perception into this match-up, you’ll be able to’t do higher than Within The Octagon with Dan Hardy. Nice display, nice perception.
If you wish to have slightly additional information at the combat and the backstory main as much as the competition, I like to recommend UFC Countdown.
UFC 254’s undercard is lovely mild, except one combat: A middleweight contest between former champ Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. That one will likely be an absolute banger so do not omit it. Whittaker is among the perfect UFC middleweights ever and Cannonier has been a wrecking ball within the remaining couple of years. The winner will in all probability face off towards present champ Israel Adesanya, so music in.
Methods to watch UFC 254
This yr the UFC entered a brand new partnership with ESPN. That is nice information for the UFC and the growth of the game of MMA, however unhealthy information for shopper selection. Particularly if you are one of the vital UFC enthusiasts who wish to watch UFC reside in america.
In america, if you wish to know the way to look at UFC 254, you can best to find the combat night time on PPV via ESPN Plus. The associated fee construction is a little bit complicated, however listed below are the choices to look at UFC on ESPN, consistent with ESPN’s web page.
- Current annually ESPN Plus subscribers can order the impending UFC combat for $65.
- Current per thirty days ESPN Plus subscribers will be capable of both improve to an annual plan and purchase UFC PPV for $85 or acquire the power to look at the UFC match on PPV for $65 on its own.
- New ESPN Plus subscribers should purchase a package deal of 1 UFC PPV match (streaming in HD) and an ESPN Plus annual habitual subscription for $85. The ESPN Plus annual ESPN subscription will auto-renew after 12 months, at the cost of an ESPN Plus annual subscription on the time of auto-renewal.
You’ll do all the above on the hyperlink under.
MMA enthusiasts within the UK can watch UFC 254 completely via BT Recreation. There are extra choices in the event you reside in Australia. You’ll watch UFC 254 via Primary Match on Foxtel. You’ll additionally watch at the UFC site or the use of its app. You’ll even order the use of your PlayStation four or the use of the UFC app in your Xbox One.
Get started time
It is a bizarre one. Generally UFC occasions have the similar get started instances, this time spherical it is completely topsy turvy so pay shut consideration to the days under. For the ones in different areas, the UFC has an excellent checklist of get started instances.
US
- The principle card begins Oct. 24, 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).
- The prelims get started Oct. 24, 12 p.m. ET (nine a.m. PT).
- The early prelims get started Oct. 24, 10.15 a.m. ET (7.15 a.m. PT).
UK
- The principle card begins Oct. 24, 7 p.m. BST.
- The prelims get started Oct. 24, five p.m. BST.
- The early prelims get started Oct 24, three.15 BST.
Australia
- The principle card begins Oct. 25, five a.m. AEDT.
- The prelims get started Oct. 25, three a.m. AEDT.
- The early prelims get started Oct. 25, 1.15 a.m. AEDT.
Combat Card
This card is topic to modify. One combat scheduled for the early prelims, Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov, has been cancelled after Umar Nurmagomedov gotten smaller an unpleasant staph an infection. Be expecting the cardboard to shuffle round slightly to accomodate. We’re going to replace when we now have extra concrete main points.
Primary Card
- Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje,
- Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier
- Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris
- Jacob Malhoun vs. Phil Hawes
- Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba
Prelims
- Stefan Struve vs. Tai Tuivasa
- Jacob Malkoun vs. Phillip Hawes
- Alex Oliveira vs. Shavkat Rahkmonov
- Da-un Ung vs. Sam Alvey
- Nathaniel Wooden vs. Casey Kenney
Early Prelims
- Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick
- Joel Alvarez vs. Alexander Yakovlev
