So much is on the line at UFC 242. Dustin Poirier will make that case that he is one of the greatest lightweights to ever step into the Octagon while Khabib attempts to sustain his air of invincibility. One detail that has always stood out to me is that Poirier might have the greatest career comeback after getting completely flatlined by Michael Johnson. After that loss he has won every fight and a post fight bonus, against former champions in the UFC, Bellator, WEC, and WSOF.
Behind the scenes, this is the UFC’s first venture back to Middle East of the WME/Endeavor era.