UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to continue his dominant reign at the top of the 155-pound division when he takes on interim champion Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254.
The Russian champion has risen from a dangerous, but largely unknown, newcomer to become one of the most famous fighters on the planet as he extended his perfect professional record to 28-0 heading into his latest title defense on “UFC Fight Island.”
Ahead of fight night in Abu Dhabi, let’s look back at five key fights that have helped define Nurmagomedov’s career to date.