Khabib Nurmagomedov first fight of 2020 announced, corona-virus pandemic change UFC schedule, Nurmagomedov will face Justin Gaethje who dominate against Tony Ferguson. Nurmagomedov fight confirmed earlier against Tony Ferguson but due to covid-19 and restriction of travelling, change fight card and Justin Gaethje earn his spot for Lightweight Championship title at UFC 254. Gaethje Nurmagomedov stream channels confirmed (ESPN) and ESPN+ provide coverage in United States.
Conor McGregor announced retirement from UFC after fighting in UFC 246. Justin Gaethje got great opportunity to become new champion of lightweight division in UFC. He holds the fight record in MMA (22 wins, 2 loss). The fight schedule date announced for 24th October, no official announcement made about tickets, most probably just like previous UFC pay-per-view it will also held behind the close doors.
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Khabib
Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje Fight Date UFC 254 |
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24 October 2020 |
Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje |
ESPN, ESPN+ |
TBC |
Nurmagomedov return to UFC ring in 2020 it’s confirmed now, earlier before this fight he has to defend his title against (Tony Ferguson). But he could not make to the venue due to Russia air travel restriction due to rise cases of Corona-virus. Later it was announced the winner between Gaethje and Ferguson fight will fight against (Khabib Nurmagomedov). He is undefeated in UFC career since making debut in year 2012. The current record of Nurmagomedov (12 fights, 12 wins) in UFC career.
Match TV broadcast Gaethje Nurmagomedov stream coverage in Russia. Most of UFC pay-per-view broadcast by the channel in Russia. Viaplay, Dazn, UFC Arabia and BT Sports also got rights of main-card fights and telecast the matches in their territories.
Currently no information released about the co-main card fight and preliminary fights take place in UFC 254. The details related to tv channels for October pay-per-view updated a week before the event.