Two of the most dominant forces will go head to head in UFC 254 when lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov goes up against Justin Gaethje.
Gaethje (22-2) is fresh off an incredible fifth-round TKO over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. Gaethje was filling in for Nurmagomedov (28-0), who was unable to fight Ferguson due to travel restrictions caused by COVID-19.
Here's everything you need to know about the pay-per-view fight between Nurmagomedov and Gaethje, including the time, how to watch, PPV price, odds and fight cards.
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When is Khabib's fight vs. Justin Gaethje in UFC 254?
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Early prelims: 11 a.m. (ET)
- Prelims: Noon (ET)
- Main card: 2 p.m. (ET)
UFC 254 starts off with early prelims at 11 a.m. ET, then prelims at noon and the main card at 2 p.m., with the fight between Nurmagomedov and Gaethje starting around 2:40 p.m. ET.
UFC 254 PPV price: How much does it cost?
- How to watch: ESPN+ PPV
- PPV Price: $64.99
The pay-per-view for UFC 254 costs $64.99 for viewers who already have an ESPN+ subscription. A monthly subscription to ESPN+ costs $5.99, while the bundle with Hulu and Disney+ is $12.99 per month.
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Where is UFC 254 taking place?
- Location: Flash Forum in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
UFC 254 will take place at the Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
Khabib vs. Gaethje odds
Nurmagomedov is a -310 favorite, while Gaethje is a +240 underdog.
UFC 254 fight card
Main card
- Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Justin Gaethje for Nurmagomedov's lightweight title
- Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier; Middleweight
- Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris; Heavyweight
- Jacob Malkoun vs. Phillip Hawes; Middleweight
- Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova; Women's flyweight
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba; Light heavyweight
Preliminary card
- Stefan Struve vs. Tai Tuivasa; Heavyweight
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Casey Kenney; Bantamweight catchweight
- Alex Oliveira vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov; Welterweight
- Da Un Jung vs. Sam Alvey; Light Heavyweight
Early prelims
- Liana Jojua vs. Miranda Maverick; Women's flyweight
- Joel Alvarez vs. Alexander Yakovlev; Lightweight