The biggest title fight of 2020 is finally here, and “The Brit Pack” is here to break it down for you.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his UFC lightweight title – and his undisputed record – on the line in the main event in Abu Dhabi when he takes on interim champion Justin Gaethje, who is coming into the fight in the form of his life after his brilliant stoppage of Tony Ferguson earlier this year.
It’s a fight with a heartbreaking backstory, following the tragic death of Khabib’s father, coach and mentor, Abdulmanap, while the matchup is so important that the UFC has even drafted in three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler as a high-profile super-sub, just in case anything happens to either man between now and fight night.
On this week’s show, we take a look inside the fight and offer our respective takes as we pick out some of the key angles to consider ahead of their main event clash on “UFC Fight Island” this coming weekend.
We also take a look at the other big fights that matter on the fight card, and run through all the key times for U.K.-based viewers, who will get the rare privilege of watching a big-time UFC event in U.K. prime time hours.
In addition, we run through last weekend’s event on “UFC Fight Island,” as Brian Ortega returned in scintillating form to defeat “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and position himself for a shot at Alexander Volkanovski and the UFC featherweight title.
There’s much to discuss on a packed show, and we’d be honoured if you’d join us as we get set for one of the biggest UFC weekends of the year.
Enjoy the show, then enjoy the fights!
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