The fight still has not officially been announced, but all signs point to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier meeting in a lightweight title unification bout at UFC 242 in September. At least that’s what one of the fighters is starting to prepare for. Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA, 11-0 UFC), the unbeaten 155-pound champion, is about to start training camp for UFC 242, according to American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez. The expectation since the card was announced was that “The Eagle” would headline against Poirier (25-5 MMA, 17-4 UFC), and those plans still appear on track (via
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Coach says Khabib Nurmagomedov beginning camp for UFC 242 unifier with Dustin Poirier – MMA Junkie