UFC 254 – Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje: Date, time, channel, fight card and latest odds

UFC 254 – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: When is it, where is it and how to watch plus fight card and latest odds

One of the biggest UFC fights of the year will take place on Saturday night as Khabib Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje.

The Russian remains undefeated in 28 fights but is facing what many believe to be his toughest stylistic matchup so far in Gaethje, who dominated Tony Ferguson to earn his shot earlier this year.

Here, Sportsmail tells you all you need to known ahead of the highly-anticipated showdown. 

When is it?

UK fans will be pleased with this pay-per-view being broadcast far earlier than they have become used to over the years. 

The early prelims will begin at 3.15pm BST on Saturday afternoon with the prelims getting under way at 5pm.

The five-strong main card is scheduled to start at 7pm, culminating in the main event at around 10pm.

For those in the US the early prelims get underway at 10:30am ET, followed by prelims at noon and the main card at 2pm ET. 

Where is it?

The event is being held at the Flash Forum in on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, behind closed doors. 

How to watch? 

The event will be shown exclusively live at 5pm (7pm main card) on Saturday 24 October on BT Sport Box Office HD and across their digital platforms.

BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the prelims free of charge from 5pm before the pay-per-view main card begins later at 7pm. 

UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje costs on BT Sport Box Office and can be ordered today at bt.com/sportboxoffice. 

In the US the main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription.

UFC 254 fight card

Main 

Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Justin Gaethje (ic) (ightweight)

Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier (middleweight)

Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris (heavyweight)

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba, (light heavyweight)

Jacob Malkoun vs. Phil Hawes, (middleweight)

Prelims 

Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa (heavyweight)

Alex Oliveira vs Shavkat Rakhmonov (welterweight)

Da Un Jung vs Sam Alvey (light Heavyweight)

Early prelims 

Nathaniel Wood vs Casey Kenney (catchweight)

Liana Jojua vs Miranda Maverick (flyweight)

Joel Alvarez vs Alexander Yakovlev (lightweight)

Latest UFC 254 Odds

  • Nurmagomedov- 1/3
  • Gaethje- 9/4
  • Whittaker- Evens
  • Cannonier- 4/5
  • Cutelaba- 9/4
  • Ankalaev- 1/3

*Odds courtesy of Betfair 

source: dailymail.co.uk