Khabib vs Dustin Poirier: What time does UFC 242 start in UK, TV channel, live stream info

Khabib has not fought since famously choking out Conor McGregor in October 2018

Khabib jumps out the Octagon after beating Conor McGregor

Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.

Khabib has not fought since famously choking out Conor McGregor in October 2018.

Poirier holds the interim 155lb title after beating featherweight champion Max Holloway, and now bids to make it official by winning the full title.

There were dramatic scenes at the weigh-in as Khabib was forced to strip down to his birthday suit in order to make the cut, and only just in time.

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Officials covered his dignity with a towel before he left to go and rehydrate.

What time will the fight start?

Khabib vs Poirier is expected to start at around 9pm BST (midnight in Abu Dhabi).

What TV channel is it on?

The fight will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office, for a cost of £19.95.

How can I live stream online?

The fight can be watched via the BT Sport website or mobile app, for the same Box Office price.

What are the odds?

Khabib 1/4

Poirier 5/2

Full UFC 242 fight card

Main Card

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier

Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder

Islam Makhachev vs Davi Ramos

Curtis Blaydes vs Shamil Abdurakhimov

Mairbek Taisumov vs Carlos Diego Ferreira

Preliminary Card

Ottman Azaitar vs Teemu Packalen

Liana Jojua vs Sarah Moras

Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lerone Murphy

Joanne Calderwood vs Andrea Lee

Early Preliminary Card

Belal Muhammad vs Takashi Sato

Nordine Taleb vs Muslim Salikhov

Omari Akhmedov vs Zak Cummings

Don Madge vs Fares Ziam

Latest updates

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[7 September 2019 19:33 · Alex Pattle]

263 significant strikes and counting attempted by Ferreira, compared to 108 from Taisumov. That shows the pace that he is pushing.

[7 September 2019 19:35 · Alex Pattle]

Ferreira lands some big right hands and Taisumov is visibly flat-footed for a few moments. 

Taisumov's nose is busted up and clearly causing him some trouble. It could be broken and he's trying to clear it to little avail.

[7 September 2019 19:36 · Alex Pattle]

A lovely combination from Ferreira is finished off with a right high kick. He's looked very impressive over these 15 minutes and, as the buzzer sounds, he'll be confident of a win.

[7 September 2019 19:38 · Alex Pattle]

There you go: Ferreira gets the nod as expected. A unanimous decision win for the Brazilian.

Ferreira def. Taisumov by decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

[7 September 2019 19:46 · Alex Pattle]

Every bout tonight is a lightweight fight with the exception of the next one - a heavyweight contest between Curtis Blades and Shamil Abdurakhimov.

[7 September 2019 19:53 · Alex Pattle]

Here we go...

[7 September 2019 19:55 · Alex Pattle]

Blaydes, an impressive wrestler, shoots very early on and secures the takedown. He takes Abdurakhimov's back, but the Russian gets up along the fence.

He's soon flat on his back on the mat, though...

[7 September 2019 19:57 · Alex Pattle]

Blaydes is controlling the fight. He's got Abdurakhimov grounded against the fence and is showing some good patience right now.

He's throwing in the odd punch for good measure, but appears content with subduing Abdurakhimov for the time being.

[7 September 2019 19:59 · Alex Pattle]

Clearly Blaydes' round. He mounts Abdurakhimov in the final 10 seconds and gets off some heavy shots, including a couple of nasty elbows. 

Possibly a 10-8 round for the American.

[7 September 2019 20:02 · Alex Pattle]

Eighteen seconds into round two and Blaydes lands another takedown.

It may not be the most thrilling tactic to observe, depending on your specific pugilistic preferences, but Blaydes knows that this is where he's best off.

He is warned by referee Marc Goddard for grabbing Abdurakhimov's gloves in a certain manner, but that's quickly resolved.