The highly anticipated lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier has been signed for UFC 242, UFC president Dana White said Tuesday on SportsCenter.

Nurmagomedov is the undisputed lightweight champion, while Poirier is the interim titleholder. UFC 242 is scheduled for Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi.

Nurmagomedov (27-0) is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. "The Eagle" has never lost in the UFC, nor truly been threatened inside the Octagon. Nurmagomedov, 30, has not fought since beating Conor McGregor at UFC 229 last October. The Dagestan, Russia native was suspended after that bout by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for nine months for his role in a post-fight melee with McGregor and his team.

Poirier (25-5, 1 NC) is on a six-fight unbeaten streak. The Louisiana native won the interim title by beating Max Holloway at UFC 236 in April. Poirier, 30, sports a 9-1 record (1 no contest) since moving back up to lightweight in 2015 following a loss to McGregor.

UFC 242 will be the promotion's first card in Abu Dhabi since 2014.