Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is about to make his third title defense when he attempts to unify titles against interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
In preparation for the fight, let’s take a look back at the very first title defense of Nurmagomedov, which can be viewed above or on the YouTube channel of the UFC (video by the UFC/Youtube).
Nurmagomedov (28-0) first earned the lightweight title at UFC 223 following a tumultuous week of various changes in opponent for the undefeated fighter.