Pros Pick: UFC 245 ‘Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje’

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The UFC 254 main event between reigning lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim title holder Justin Gaethje is one of the most anticipated fights of 2020, and with good reason.

It is a matchup pitting two elite 155-pound fighters; it is classic booking with America versus Russia, and it’s a bout between two of the most popular fighters in the division. With that in mind, Sherdog sought out opinions from the mixed martial arts community on how they see this fight playing out, and whom they expect to leave Yas Island as the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion of the world. We were able to score opinions from 20 different fighters and celebrity fans. Including champions from the UFC, Bellator MMA, One Championship and Professional Fighters League.