Russian mixed martial artist Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking forward to the fight in the UAE capital.
Dubai, UAE. Russian mixed martial arts fighter, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking forward to a fight in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on September 7, where he promises to stage a "very big show." He announced this at a press conference in London.
“It will be a big, very important show. For me, the most important thing is that my father will be able to come and support me. All tickets have already been sold, it will be a good show, for me, for family, for the team. I really look forward to this show,” said Khabib Nurmagomedov.
It is planned that the fighter will arrive in Abu Dhabi about a month before the battle in order to undergo acclimatization. It is worth noting that in the UAE, August is traditionally the hottest month with a high level of humidity.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, who often visits the United Arab Emirates, noted that “MMAs are very popular in the UAE. I understood this when I came here. I just couldn’t calmly walk along the streets. They take me in Dagestan about the same way. Considering the attitude to mixed martial arts, I don’t I’m surprised that the UFC decided to organize the tournament here. "
Recall that the fight between Dustin Porrier and Khabib Nurmagomedov will take place on September 7 in Abu Dhabi, at the stadium du Arena. Khabib Nurmagomedov has not entered the octagon since October 2018, when he defeated Conor McGregor with a strangulation. Dustin Porrier won the interim lightweight championship belt in a duel with Max Holloway.
