Khabib Nurmagomedov names UFC 254 as the best card of the year

K. Nurmagomedov in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

Linear lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Khabib Nurmagomedov is just over a month away from his return to the Octagon. The Russian then celebrates, in addition to his return to MMA after more than a year, his participation in the UFC 254, on October 24th, which he considers the best card of the year.

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“Two champions, four former champions, four challengers. What do you think of this card full of killers? Best event of the year. UFC 254”, wrote Khabib on his 'Twitter' account.

The text written by the Russian captions a poster released with images of the athletes scheduled for the show, including Dustin poirier against Tony Ferguson, which still have no confirmation from Ultimate.

In addition to his image with Gaethje and Poirier with Ferguson, Nurmagomedov also promoted meetings between Zabit Magomedsharipov e Yair Rodriguez, who face each other with an eye on a place in a featherweight title fight.

The event will also mark the clash between the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Robert whittaker e Jared Cannonier.

The Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos was also remembered. Former lightweight leader (up to 70,3kg), the fighter returns to the division in which he was champion and faces Islam makhachev.

2 champions, 4 former champions, 4 title challengers. How do you like this card with full of killers. Best card of the year. # ufc254 pic.twitter.com/iVs2LRORWw

— Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) September 2, 2020