Battle unofficial king of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Habib Nurmagomedov against the Challenger to his title of the champion of UFC in lightweight (70 kg) Justin Gatji could take place September 19. The place where the planned promises to be a huge hit, duel, is unknown, but the main MMA promotion already agreed to organize in July a series of shows on the so-called “Fight island” in the UAE.That battle between owning a champion title in the lightweight Russian Habib Nurmagomedov and contender for the title of American Justin Gatji scheduled to be held on September 19, told the Brazilian TV channel Globo. His information corresponds with the statement made earlier by the head of the UFC, the leading mixed martial arts promotion’s Dana white. Speaking about the fight between Habib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gatji, he said he expects to make it in the first month of autumn.Not having a career defeats Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoys enormous popularity, and in 2018, after the victory over Irishman Conor McGregor, owns the unofficial status of the king of MMA. American Justin Gatje is a very famous fighter, and close to the top of the hierarchy a lightweight lifted his unexpected and striking a win in may at the who was the favorite of confrontation compatriot Tony Ferguson. It is in the match with Ferguson had to defend his title in the spring of Nurmagomedov. However, due to the pandemic coronavirus and the closure of Russia’s international flights, the Russians could not fly to America.Some time ago it was thought that the obstacle to his quick return to the octagon may be the condition of the father and the coach athlete Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Meanwhile, the Manager of Habib Nurmagomedov, Ali Abdelaziz gave to understand that the misfortune in the family will not prevent the participation of the athlete in another championship match. Abdelaziz told ESPN that the condition of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who is in the hospital in Moscow is improving, he’s already opened his eyes and is responding. The Manager working also with Justin Gatji, said that the trouble, on the contrary, rather “more motivated” Habib Nurmagomedov, who trains twice a day.The UFC has announced the launch of a project structure called “Fight island”. It was announced back in mid-spring, but only now it became clear, what exactly it means.In an interview with ESPN, Dana white said that “Fighting island” is highlighted UFC large area on Yas island in Abu Dhabi with the stadium, training facilities, a hotel. It is separated from “rest of world” security zone area of over 15 sq. km On “Fighting island” can prepare and perform the show of the UFC. Format allows to strictly observe safety measures in a pandemic coronavirus. The UFC has announced the first four of the tournament, “Fight island”. They will take place on 11, 15, 18 and 25 July. In one of them for the title of champion in the Bantamweight (61 kg) with josé, the Alda will fight Russian Peter Yang.UFC have a pretty tight connection with the establishment of Abu Dhabi. This city has already adopted several show structure, including the one in which in September last year, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated his previous opponent of American Dustin Poirier.Alex Armor
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