UFC 254 will be quite a landmark event for the sport’s Middle Eastern fans. With their hero Khabib Nurmagomedov [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/] defending his belt against Justin Gaethje in the main event, there are a whole host of fighters on the undercard that represent the region. One of those fighters is Liliya Shakirova [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Liliya-Shakirova-255783] from Uzbekistan. The former Gorilla Fighting Championship Women’s Flyweight champion will be making her UFC debut against Lauren Murphy. Murphy last fought and beat Roxanne Modafferi. This is no easy tune-up fight for Shakirova. She expressed gratitude towards Khabib at the pre-fight presser, revealing that Khabib and his team were crucial in booking her for the event. According to her, Khabib’s team have also opened a channel for Uzbek fighters to make their way into the UFC, However, she also added that she is yet to get tips from Khabib on her fight this weekend. “Khabib’s team traveled to Uzbekistan and negotiated some sort of a bridge for the Uzbekistani fighters to have a way to the UFC or global arenas. They’re heavily involved in those negotiations.” On whether she has spoken to Khabib about her fight. “He hasn’t given me any advice yet because he is busy preparing for his fight.” UFC 254: THE LAUNCHPAD FOR SHAKIROVA? There has been something special in the prelims of the latest Fight Island cards. We are seeing spectacular performances almost every week. However, those moments always come at the expense of someone else. Will Shakirova get a strong moment or be on the receiving end of a bad one? Or worse, what if she does not have an eye-catching performance? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200104141141.png] Considering the depth of the Women’s Flyweight division, a few good performances can be the catalyst to a high-ranking fight. While Shakirova is a long way off from fighting champion Valentina Shevchenko [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valentina-shevchenko/], she does have options. Murphy will be a tough opening test, but possibly the best opponent to gauge her talent. Shakirova could be one of the first mainstream fighter from Uzbekistan. Khabib has helped introduce her to the UFC. That was all he could do. Now it is on Shakirova to capitalize on this chance. 

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Khabib Nurmagomedov: Net Worth 2024, MMA Record, Wife, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov?</strong></h2>
A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control.

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The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov's influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here's a peek at the life of 'The Eagle' from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
<strong>Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov</strong>Â was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father,Â <strong>Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov</strong>, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother namedÂ <strong>Muhammad Nurmagomedov</strong>Â and a younger sister namedÂ <strong>Amina Nurmagomedov</strong>. He received his early education in his village's local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age.

When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket.

In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother's name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym.

Khabib's mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband's coaching career and raising their kids. In fact,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-im-only-32-years-old-khabib-nurmagomedov-reveals-whether-he-would-return-to-ufc-with-his-mothers-permission/" target="_self" rel="noopener">it was due to his mother's promise that Khabib retired from fighting</a>.

Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s wife and children</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life.

The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, named after Khabib's great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son, Husayn Nurmagomedov, was born on 22 December 2019.

Despite Khabib's fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
Khabib's victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl.

Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, 'The Eagle' has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. <strong>'The Eagle' has an estimated net worth of $40 million.</strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s career timeline</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC.

After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.
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Despite his dominant performances, Khabib's championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream.

After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with champion<strong>Â Conor McGregor</strong>, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor's team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.
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Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s MMA promotion - Eagle FC</strong></h2>
One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
In June 2020, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-khabib-nurmagomedov-becomes-russias-most-successful-athlete-and-celebrity/#:~:text=For%20the%20second%20time%20in,in%20the%20previous%20fiscal%20year." target="_self" rel="noopener">Forbes Russia</a> announced that Nurmagomedov is the most successful Russian athlete.

In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota.

The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements.

Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker 'The Eagle'. This includes an MMA promotion known as the 'Eagle Fighting Championship', which conducted its first North American event in 2022.

'The Eagle' also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sherdog.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson).</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Fightbooth.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAdna.nl</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 International Fighter of the Year.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Wrestling Observer Newsletter</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 World Sport Star of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>ESPY Award</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Best MMA Fighter</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s charity and foundation</strong></h2>
After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.rt.com/sport/443728-khabib-charity-mission-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fix </a>13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3027588/ufc-khabib-raises-us100000-dustin-poiriers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raise </a>over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier's Charity - The Good Fight Foundation.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s house</strong></h2>
Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian's house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov's humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father's legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov.

But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Net Worth 2024, MMA Record, Wife, and More Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov? A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control. via Imago The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov&#8217;s influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here&#8217;s a peek at the life of &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s early life Khabib Abdulmanapovich NurmagomedovÂ was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father,Â Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother namedÂ Muhammad NurmagomedovÂ and a younger sister namedÂ Amina Nurmagomedov. He received his early education in his village&#8217;s local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age. When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket. In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career. Khabib Nurmagomedov&#8217;s father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother&#8217;s name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym. Khabib&#8217;s mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband&#8217;s coaching career and raising their kids. In fact,Â it was due to his mother&#8217;s promise that Khabib retired from fighting. Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come. Â Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s wife and children Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life. The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, named after Khabib&#8217;s great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son, Husayn Nurmagomedov, was born on 22 December 2019. Despite Khabib&#8217;s fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s net worth 2024 Khabib&#8217;s victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl. Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s career timeline Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC. After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.  via Getty Despite his dominant performances, Khabib&#8217;s championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream. After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with championÂ Conor McGregor, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor&#8217;s team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.  via Getty Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s MMA promotion &#8211; Eagle FC One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s partnerships and endorsements In June 2020, Forbes Russia announced that Nurmagomedov is the most successful Russian athlete. In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota. The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements. Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker &#8216;The Eagle&#8217;. This includes an MMA promotion known as the &#8216;Eagle Fighting Championship&#8217;, which conducted its first North American event in 2022. &#8216;The Eagle&#8217; also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s major achievements and awards Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022) Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13) Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev) Sherdog.com 2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year 2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson). 2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year Fightbooth.com 2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo) MMAdna.nl 2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza) MMAjunkie.com 2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje 2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez World MMA Awards 2016 International Fighter of the Year. 2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020) BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2020 World Sport Star of the Year ESPY Award 2021 Best MMA Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s charity and foundation After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to fix 13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to raise over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier&#8217;s Charity &#8211; The Good Fight Foundation. Khabib Nurmagomedovâ€™s house Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian&#8217;s house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov&#8217;s humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator. Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father&#8217;s legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov. But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

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The UFC end their latest leg of events in Abu Dhabi's Yas Fight Island with a mammoth Lightweight Title match. This will see champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje. The date of the event is October 24th, 2020.

The bouts are scheduled to take place in the standard 30-foot cage. The fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas employs a smaller 25-foot octagon. UFC 254 is broken down into the main card, preliminary card, and early preliminary card, hosting a total of 12 fights.
<h2>UFC 254 Main Card</h2>
<h5>Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs Justin Gaethje (ic): UFC Lightweight Championship bout</h5>
<h5>Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier: Middleweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris: Heavyweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Islam Makhachev vs Rafael Dos Anjos: Lightweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy: Women's Flyweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba: Light Heavyweight Bout</h5>
The show is capped off by the pride of Dagestan Khabib Nurmagomedov looking to notch his third title defense against Justin Gaethje. Khabib is going into the fight with no professional losses (29-0), while Justin Gaethje has experienced defeat twice. One of those times was to Dustin Poirier, the man Khabib beat in his last title defense. Michael Chandler <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-dana-white-details-michael-chandlers-role-as-a-back-up-for-ufc-254/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will be a backup</a> for the fight and will make his debut in the promotion if he fights.

The co-main event <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/1/21350543/robert-whittaker-vs-jared-cannonier-set-for-ufc-254-in-october" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">features</a> a high-stakes Middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. The winner of this fight will most likely be the next contender for Israel Adesanya's Middleweight strap.

Former Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos will be <a href="https://www.mmamania.com/2020/8/19/21376303/rafael-dos-anjos-islam-makhachev-booked-lightweight-ufc-254-oct-24-fight-island-mma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">returning to the division</a> against rising contender Islam Makhachev. Walt Harris and Alexander Volkov also face-off in a battle of two Heavyweight contenders, along with female flyweight fighter in Cynthia Calvillo and Lauren Murphy.

The main card opener sees ranked Light Heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev Ion Cutelaba rematch after their <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-colby-covington-francis-ngannou-react-to-magomed-ankalaevs-controversial-win-over-ion-cutelaba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">controversial fight in February</a>, which Ankalev won via TKO.
<h2>UFC 254 Preliminary Card</h2>
<h5>Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa: Heavyweight Bout</h5>
<h5>Jacob Malkoun vs. Phillip Hawes: Middleweight Bout</h5>
Long-time heavyweight fighter Stefan Struve <a href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/ufc-254-news-stefan-struve-tai-tuivasa-heavyweight" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will look to rebound</a> from his loss to Ben Rothwell against former rising sensation Tai Tuivasa.

Jacob Malkoun is a long-time training partner of former Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/au/mma/news/ufc-254-jacob-malkoun-to-fight-phil-hawes-at-ufc-254-on-fight-island/kpayqaic8jla1i4el3c11n4md" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will face</a> Phillip Hawes, who is on a four-fight win streak. Malkoun will be making his UFC debut.
<h2>UFC 254 Early Preliminary Card</h2>
<h5>Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov: Bantamweight Bout</h5>
Khabib's younger cousin, the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov will make his <a href="https://www.ufc.com/node/104456" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">promotional debut</a> against Sergey Morozov. Morozov will also be debuting in the promotion.
<h2>UFC 254 Announced Bouts</h2>
<h5>Da Un Jung vs. Sam Alvey: Light Heavyweight bout</h5>
<h5>Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick: Women's Flyweight bout</h5>
<h5>Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov: Welterweight bout</h5>
There are three more fights whose placement on the card hasn't been confirmed. This includes long-time Light Heavyweight Sam Alvey <a href="https://asianmma.com/da-un-jung-faces-sam-alvey-at-ufc-254/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fighting against</a> Da Un Jung. Jung is undefeated in his first three UFC fights.

Invicta Flyweight Grand Prix winner Miranda Maverick also <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/8/21427116/liana-jojua-octagon-newcomer-miranda-maverick-ufc-254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">makes her UFC debut</a> against Liana Jojua, who is 2-1 in the UFC.

Three-time Fight of the Night winner Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/11/21432723/elizeu-zaleski-vs-shavkat-rakhmonov-in-the-works-for-ufc-254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will face</a> the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov, who is making his UFC debut.
<h2>Where to watch UFC 254?</h2>
United States: Main card: Pay-per-view / Prelims- simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in English and Spanish

India: Sony Ten 2, live streaming on Sony App

United Kingdom: BT Sport 1, live streaming on BT Sport app

Canada: TSN4 and TSN5
<h2>What time does UFC 254 start?</h2>
The main card begins at 10:00 pm [October 24] <strong>local time</strong> in Abu Dhabi and the entire preliminary fight card has a start time of around 6:15 pm <strong>Gulf Standard Time</strong>. The time has been specifically chosen to be comfortable for Middle Eastern viewers, because of Khabib's popularity.

The pay-per-view in the United States America will see the main card beginning at 11:30 am <b>PST </b>and the early prelims at 7:15 am <strong>PST. </strong>On the East Coast, the main card begins at 2:00 pm <strong>EST</strong> and the early prelims begin at 10:15 am <strong>EST</strong>

The main card begins in India at 11:30 PM [October 24] <strong>IST</strong> and the early prelims kick off at 7:45 pm <strong>IST</strong>.

UFC 254

The UFC end their latest leg of events in Abu Dhabi&#8217;s Yas Fight Island with a mammoth Lightweight Title match. This will see champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje. The date of the event is October 24th, 2020. The bouts are scheduled to take place in the standard 30-foot cage. The fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas employs a smaller 25-foot octagon. UFC 254 is broken down into the main card, preliminary card, and early preliminary card, hosting a total of 12 fights. UFC 254 Main Card Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs Justin Gaethje (ic): UFC Lightweight Championship bout Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier: Middleweight Bout Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris: Heavyweight Bout Islam Makhachev vs Rafael Dos Anjos: Lightweight Bout Cynthia Calvillo vs. Lauren Murphy: Women&#8217;s Flyweight Bout Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba: Light Heavyweight Bout The show is capped off by the pride of Dagestan Khabib Nurmagomedov looking to notch his third title defense against Justin Gaethje. Khabib is going into the fight with no professional losses (29-0), while Justin Gaethje has experienced defeat twice. One of those times was to Dustin Poirier, the man Khabib beat in his last title defense. Michael Chandler will be a backup for the fight and will make his debut in the promotion if he fights. The co-main event features a high-stakes Middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. The winner of this fight will most likely be the next contender for Israel Adesanya&#8217;s Middleweight strap. Former Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos will be returning to the division against rising contender Islam Makhachev. Walt Harris and Alexander Volkov also face-off in a battle of two Heavyweight contenders, along with female flyweight fighter in Cynthia Calvillo and Lauren Murphy. The main card opener sees ranked Light Heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev Ion Cutelaba rematch after their controversial fight in February, which Ankalev won via TKO. UFC 254 Preliminary Card Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa: Heavyweight Bout Jacob Malkoun vs. Phillip Hawes: Middleweight Bout Long-time heavyweight fighter Stefan Struve will look to rebound from his loss to Ben Rothwell against former rising sensation Tai Tuivasa. Jacob Malkoun is a long-time training partner of former Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and will face Phillip Hawes, who is on a four-fight win streak. Malkoun will be making his UFC debut. UFC 254 Early Preliminary Card Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov: Bantamweight Bout Khabib&#8217;s younger cousin, the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov will make his promotional debut against Sergey Morozov. Morozov will also be debuting in the promotion. UFC 254 Announced Bouts Da Un Jung vs. Sam Alvey: Light Heavyweight bout Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick: Women&#8217;s Flyweight bout Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov: Welterweight bout There are three more fights whose placement on the card hasn&#8217;t been confirmed. This includes long-time Light Heavyweight Sam Alvey fighting against Da Un Jung. Jung is undefeated in his first three UFC fights. Invicta Flyweight Grand Prix winner Miranda Maverick also makes her UFC debut against Liana Jojua, who is 2-1 in the UFC. Three-time Fight of the Night winner Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will face the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov, who is making his UFC debut. Where to watch UFC 254? United States: Main card: Pay-per-view / Prelims- simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in English and Spanish India: Sony Ten 2, live streaming on Sony App United Kingdom: BT Sport 1, live streaming on BT Sport app Canada: TSN4 and TSN5 What time does UFC 254 start? The main card begins at 10:00 pm [October 24] local time in Abu Dhabi and the entire preliminary fight card has a start time of around 6:15 pm Gulf Standard Time. The time has been specifically chosen to be comfortable for Middle Eastern viewers, because of Khabib&#8217;s popularity. The pay-per-view in the United States America will see the main card beginning at 11:30 am PST and the early prelims at 7:15 am PST. On the East Coast, the main card begins at 2:00 pm EST and the early prelims begin at 10:15 am EST The main card begins in India at 11:30 PM [October 24] IST and the early prelims kick off at 7:45 pm IST.

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