Nurmagomedov is fighting for the first time in 2017, having previously failed to make weight for his interim title bout vs. Ferguson earlier in the year.

There’s a lot at stake for both men, as Khabib looks to remain unbeaten and remind everyone that he’s very much a championship-level fighter, while Barboza is aiming for the upset win and a potential title shot, whether that be against Conor McGregor or Tony Ferguson.

His career highlight is the wheel kick KO of Terry Etim back in 2012, but surprisingly less than half of his UFC wins have come by stoppage.

Khabib did fight twice in 2016, winning against late-notice replacement Darrell Horcher, before smashing and submitting Michael Johnson at UFC 205.

Having said that, Barboza is the best striker he’s ever faced, and combined with his great takedown defense, this is by no means an easy matchup for “The Eagle.”