Khabib Nurmagomedov Aims to Holdoff Scrappy Dustin Poirier at UFC 242.

One of the most anticipated fights in UFC history is set to take place this weekend. At UFC 242, Dustin Poirier will battle Khabib Nurmagomedov for the Lightheavyweight belt.

Khabib enters the octagon as the current champion, while Poirier is the interim champion. It is winner takes all between these monsters.

Nurmagomedov is one of the most dominant forces ever seen in the UFC. He has cut through powerful names like Al Iaquinta, Michael Johnson and most recently, Conor McGregor.

※ Current Odds Date & Time: September 6th, 11:00 a.m. (EST)

Online bookmaker BetOnline has the O/U for total rounds at 3½.

Whether it’s been the UFC or other MMA companies, Nurmagoemdov has chewed up his opponents and spat them out. He is looking to go 28-0 with a win Saturday.

It’s been a ten-year journey for Poirier to get to this point. He always said in interviews that he wanted to be the best Lightheavyweight in the world. Saturday afternoon, he’ll get his chance.

There is no blueprint for Poirier. Every man that has been in this exact situation, a fight against Khabib, has failed. All Poirier can do is watch study fights and see where opponents got the upper hand on Khabib and work from there.

As one would expect, there is not much film where Khabib has been let vulnerable. This is the boss battle Poirier has been waiting for. He has made the climb to the top of the mountain. Now, to stand by himself, he has one more challenge.

Fans of MMA are eagerly awaiting for this contest. This could be the end (but only the beginning) of Poireri’s journey. Meanwhile, Khabib looks to prove once again that when you step into the octagon against him, you’ll leave defeated.