The co-main event of UFC 219 in Las Vegas, Nevada is a lightweight bout between Edson Barboza (19-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) and the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC). Barboza is currently the #4 ranked contender, whereas Khabib is #2, behind only interim champ Tony Ferguson. UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm airs live from Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this Saturday night, December 30th, with the main card starting at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT on PPV. Four of the five preliminary card matchups will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, while UFC Fight Pass will carry the opening contest of the evening at 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT.
UFC 219 fight card primer: Edson Barboza vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
