UFC 254 free live stream: Can I watch Khabib vs Gaethje for free?
UFC 254 takes place tonight with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje headlining the event. Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream information.
UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje preview
Khabib Nurmagomedov can take another step towards proving he is the greatest fighter in the history of the UFC if he beats lightweight rival Justin Gaethje, according to UFC president Dana White. Nurmagomedov has seen off all 28 opponents to hold the mixed martial arts record for the longest active undefeated streak, which he is putting on the line along with his lightweight title at UFC 254 at the Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi.
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White believes the Russian would become the best pound-for-pound fighter within the organisation if he secures a 29th win.
Nurmagomedov would also overtake former light-heavyweight titlist Jon Jones, while enhancing his standing to be considered as the greatest UFC fighter of all time.
"I think if Khabib beats Justin on Saturday, he's the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world and he's on his way to 'GOAT' status," White said.
"It's pretty impressive what this guy has done. He's one of the biggest stars in the sport.
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"You know what I think of Jon Jones and we all talk about what Jon's accomplished in his career.
"Look at how many fights this guy (Nurmagomedov) has had and he's still undefeated. This is a nasty, nasty weight division."
Nurmagomedov, who looked relieved to make weight after having to strip naked to do so, gave a characteristically more modest appraisal of how he wants to be remembered when he bows out of the sport.
"I just want to retire as the undisputed, undefeated UFC lightweight champion," he said.
"Beating a guy like Justin Gaethje is going to be big for my legacy."
Can I watch Khabib vs Gaethje for free?
Unfortunately, no. Khabib vs Gaethje is a pay-per-view event in the UK.
UFC 254 will be shown on BT Sport Box Office and fans can book it for £19.95.
Live streaming is available via the BT Sport Box Office app.
The app can be downloaded across mobile, tablet and gaming devices, with streaming also available on the website.
Coverage of the preliminary fights begins at 5pm BST, with the main card due to start at 7pm.
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UFC 254 main card
Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs Justin Gaethje - Lightweight
Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier - Middleweight
Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris - Heavyweight
Jacob Malkoun vs Phillip Hawes - Middleweight
Lauren Murphy vs Liliya Shakirova - Women's flyweight
Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba - Light heavyweight
UFC 254 Prelims
Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa - Heavyweight
Alex Oliveira vs Shavkat Rakhmonov - Welterweight
Da-un Jung vs Sam Alvey - Light heavyweight
Nathaniel Wood vs Casey Kenney – Catchweight (140lb)
Liana Jojua vs Miranda Maverick – Women’s Flyweight
Joel Alvarez vs Alexander Yakovlev – Lightweight