CNN has revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to make his return to the UFC in September. The news comes after a nine-month suspension for Khabib, and he is scheduled to face Dustin Poirier for the lightweight championship at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, as announced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Nurmagomedov, who boasts an undefeated record of 27-0, gained attention after his victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229 last October, which was one of the most significant fights of the year for the UFC. Both McGregor and Nurmagomedov faced suspensions from the UFC due to a post-fight altercation that took place in Las Vegas after their title match. Earlier this year, McGregor declared his retirement from the UFC.
