The most awaited blockbuster in October, UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje will take place on October 25 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

For the second time in a row, Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his title against a puncher who holds a temporary belt. The match at UFC 254 against Justin Gaethje will be the third belt defense of “Dagestan Eagle” at UFC.

Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

After defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Justin Gaethje is expected to be the name that can replace the “Grandfather” to threaten Khabib Nurmagomedov’s championship belt.

On the contrary, the Dagestan puncher had just stepped out from the long silence after his father’s death in July. However, fans hope that Khabib Nurmagomedov will use that as a driving force to realize the unbeaten 30-match goal, which is the 29th victory with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

Dana White has special plans for Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC 254

Khabib Nurmagomedov said president Dana White had already had a plan for him to continue to maintain the upper hand after UFC 254.

In the next 20 days, Khabib Nurmagomedov will enter the 3rd defense of the light belt against Justin Gaethje. If winning, Nurmagomedov will take one step closer to the goal of 30 wins in the MMA career.

Khabib confirmed his UFC competition would continue

However, who is Khabib’s next opponent? This question the Dagestan champion will let President Dana White decide with the special plan revealed previously.

UFC 254 will be Khabib Nurmagomedov’s third title defense, with his opponent Justin Gaethje

Just a few days ago, President Dana White said his intention to have Khabib lead The Ultimate Fighter 29 collapsed after the disclosure of messages from Conor McGregor. Not sure, this is the big plan of the UFC tycoon with the champion or not.

UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje will take place on Sunday morning, October 25. Currently, Khabib was present on Duel Island with his teammates from 2 weeks ago to prepare for the match.