UFC lightweight world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov steps back inside the Octagon on Saturday at UFC 242 in The Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov is currently a -440 favorite over interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier per Caesar’s Palace.
Why the huge odds for what looks to be an exciting matchup on paper?
Because he is seen as the most dominant force in MMA today. It is a well-earned reputation built on an undefeated 27-0 professional record. He has rarely been phased throughout his UFC tenure, and any time he has been faced with an obstacle he quickly overcomes it to exert his own will upon his opponent.