It’s no secret Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming to the UAE.

On September 7, lightweight champion Khabib will face Dustin Poirier at the purposefully-built Arena, Abu Dhabi in a massively-anticipated showdown.

It was announced on Tuesday there will be a week of events in the lead up to the fight, including two concerts where no other than the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform, and once yet to be announced.

Khabib sent a message directly to his Indian fans in Dubai

A message from The Eagle @TeamKhabib. I want to make sure all 🇮🇳fans of Khabib in #Dubai make sure to support in September🙏🏽✊🏽
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.@SikhPA #dubailife #dubai🇦🇪 #dagestan #russia #combat #inshallah #support #WeAreAKA #TeamBhullar #OneBillionStrong pic.twitter.com/y8J2WfNx8p

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— Arjan Singh Bhullar (@TheOneASB) July 24, 2019

MMA Heavyweight Fighter Arjan Bhullar shared the video message

In the video, it looks like the pair of fighters are in a gym and Khabib even promises after the Abu Dhabi fight he will go to India.

Will be nice if Khabib indeed comes to India!
Btw, wish you all the best for your ONE debut Arjan👍🏻🙌🏻

— PRANAV KALE (@PD2091) July 24, 2019

Preparations are underway for the September showdown

‘Focus on goal’

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Et8DCoaiu/

The hype for this fight is real

More information about Abu Dhabi fight week here

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HUciQHjmh/

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