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2. Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Dustin Poirier - UFC 242
It's been nearly a year since UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, last competed. He's got a tough challenge on his return to the Octagon, as he faces interim champion, Dustin Poirier.
If you're a someone who bets on MMA, then putting money on Nurmagomedov to defend his 155lb strap must seem like a sure bet every time. The Dagestani wrestler is unbeaten in his career and there hasn't been a fighter to decisively take a round off of him since he joined the promotion back in January 2012. His wrestling is second-to-none, with most of his opponents having glazed over eyes as he shuts down their entire game and smashes their face in with punches.
Although he's passed all of his tests inside the Octagon with flying colours, Poirier is toughest challenge yet. The Louisianian has really come into his own in the last few years, developing his skillset and becoming a legitimate threat in the division.
His striking is ridiculously powerful, his grappling is underrated and very sneaky, and he's also made substantial improvements to his cardio. The 30-year old has also been on an incredible run over the last four years, winning 9 of his last 11 fights, but does he have the takedown defence to stop Nurmagomedov's crushing top game?