Nurmagomedov to fight Poirier at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi

Russian to return from 9-month suspension at September 7 event in UAE capital

Last updated: June 05, 2019 | 00:48

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Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) fights Conor McGregor during the UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena last year.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, it was announced on Tuesday.

The UFC lightweight champion will return from a nine-month suspension to face off against the interim lightweight champion in the UAE capital on September 7.

Nurmagomedov, 30, was suspended for a brawl following his UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor in October.

The Russian’s victory in the fourth round against McGregor gives him an undefeated record of 27-0, including 11 straight wins since joining UFC.

After the win, he jumped the Octogon’s fence and fought with members of McGregor’s team.

His nine-month ban ends on July 6. He was also fined $500,000. McGregor was himself banned for six months and fined $50,000.

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