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
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.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.
LIVE BLOG: Follow the latest from UFC 242
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
Please allow a moment for the live blog to load
Lovely spinning heel kick from Barboza lands right to the gut of Felder!
That's what the fans wanted from this fight, creative striking.
But Felder is as tough as they come. He shakes it off.
Barboza surprisingly lands a takedown, and it may not have been a wise move... Felder lands some nasty elbows from the bottom and now Barboza is bloodied, too.
Roufus is calling for some 'tomahawk' elbows from Felder...
That was Barboza's first takedown since 2016.
As I said, it was a surprising move from the Brazilian.
The fighters are standing again now, and this contest is evening out after Barboza presumably took the first round.
He's landed more significant strikes, but Felder has landed more strikes overall.
This round is very hard to call.
Barboza's cornermen are telling him that he won the second round, along with the first.
They're warning him against letting the fight devolve into a brawl, though, saying that's exactly what Felder wants.
Felder's coaches are waving him in the direction of Barboza.
'The Irish Dragon' lands a few heavy shots in close, but he needs more.
Spinning back fist from Barboza to the delight of the crowd!
That's a move that Felder enjoys (when he's on the right end of it). He scored a KO with one against Danny Castillo in 2015.
Barboza lands a late takedown!
The buzzer sounds at the end of the round and that will have been a tough fight for the judges to score.
Barboza surely won the first round, but the second and third could have gone either way...
This writer reckons Barboza has done enough to win.
Felder def. Barboza by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
Wow. That was certainly close and Barboza wore a truly shocked expression when the judges' scorecards were read out.
Felder grabs a narrow win to avenge his 2015 defeat to Barboza.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments