UFC 242 is a scheduled MMA (mixed martial arts) event in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, which will be headlined by the bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. UFC 242 news is closely followed by MMA fans across the globe, as Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most famous fighters in the world, defends his championship belt. The UFC 242 card will include a number of fighters from Dagestan, the home region of Khabib Nurmagomedov. To learn all the latest fight updates, rumors and UFC 242 news, follow rt.com.