Published 13:39 IST, June 12th 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts who will walk out of UFC 251 with a title
UFC news: Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed his top picks for all the three title fights that are set to go down at UFC 251 Fight Island.
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Earlier this week, Dana White took highly-anticipated concept of UFC Fight Island and turned it into reality when he anunced concrete plans for hosting next few events on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. beginning of Fight Island events includes three major title fights on card. Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will put his title on line against Gilbert Burns while fearweight champion Alexander Volkavski and Max Holloway will run it back for 145 lbs UFC gold. Meanwhile, Peter Yan and Jose Aldo will go he-to-he for vacated bantamweight title. While UFC fanbase appears to be thrilled about upcoming event, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to indulge in fanfare and revealed his top picks from UFC 251.
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UFC 251: Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals his top picks
undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Twitter and stated that he believes Kamaru Usman, Peter Yan, and Max Holloway will walk out with ir respective titles in aftermath of UFC 251. Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Twitter and wrote, “Usman, Yan, and Holloway” which are his picks for upcoming UFC 251 PPV. Khabib’s tweet brought on mixed reactions from UFC fanbase, as a lot of fans disagree with his prediction.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has also been std for a massive return against interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in near future. According to reports, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje is being scheduled for UFC 253 in September. However, event is yet to be confirmed on paper. After UFC 251, Dana White is expected to officially anunce return of undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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UFC 251: UFC 251 Fight Card
170 lbs: UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns
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145 lbs: UFC fearweight champion Alexander Volkavski vs. Max Holloway
135 lbs: Jose Aldo vs. Petr Yan for vacant bantamweight title
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115 lbs: Jessica Andre vs Rose Namajunas
125 lbs: Amanda Ribas vs Paige VanZant
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135 lbs: Frankie Edgar vs Pedro Munhoz
265 lbs: Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Ciryl Gane
Im courtesy: Khabib Nurmagomedov Instagram
13:39 IST, June 12th 2020