UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje - how and where to watch

Emotional Khabib announces retirement after beating Gaethje at UFC 254

Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0) will try to keep his crown and his perfect record against one of the best fighters in recent years, Justin Gaethje, at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Dagestani native is one of the best and most dominant fighters in MMA history, but this is only his third title defence. His most notable wins have been against Al Iaquinta, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.

On the other hand, Gaethje is considered by many experts as the most dangerous opponent for Nurmagomedov. His relentless fighting style and his knockout power will pose a threat to The Eagle, who tends to use his grappling game to control his opponents on the ground and, quite often, get them to submit.

After his back-to-back knockout losses to Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier, Gaethje has added a cerebral facet to his game that has turned him into a title contender. He walked through James Vick, Edson Barboza, Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson, who he pummelled for five rounds.

What time does the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight card start?

The UFC 254 fight card featuring Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje takes place in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on 24 October from 18:00 CEST.

Find out what time the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight card gets underway where you are in the world.

The UFC 254 fight card featuring Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje gets underway at 18:00 CEST.

That's 17:00 in the UK, 12:00 noon ET and 09:00 PT.

Find out what time the fight card kicks off no matter where you are in the world.

Where can I watch the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight card?

United Kingdom: BT Sport PPV, BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website if purchased.

United States: the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here.