Polarizing UFC celebrity and former lightweight champ Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon when he chooses on reigning Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in what will definitely be the largest MMA showdown of this year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov v Conor McGregor
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2018.
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: PPV
Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass
UFC 229 — Lightweight Championship
Conor McGregor +135
Khabib Nurmagomedov -165
30-year-old Conor McGregor (21-3) stands 5’9″ with a 74-inch reach. The native of Ireland hasn’t fought in the Octagon since beating Eddie Alvarez via TKO (punches) at the second round at UFC 205 way back in November of 2016. That win has been preceded by a majority decision win over Nate Diaz in UFC 202 in August of 2016 and that bout was a rematch later Diaz stunned McGregor with another round rear-naked choke at UFC 196 in March of 2016.
30-year-old Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0) stands 5’10” with a 70-inch reach. The Russian is unbeaten in his profession and comes in to this title fight off a unanimous decision win over Al Iaquinta in UFC 223 in April. I won’t spill the beans a lot by making a pick here, but I shall say, Conor McGregor is in trouble. He’s been out of action for two decades and he’s fighting arguably the best fighter on the planet. I smell a entry loss coming for the loud-mouthed prior champ. Okay, so I spilled the beans. So what!
The only way we will know is on October 6th. In conclusion, keep in mind open for whatever since anything can happen in this crazy world of sports. You might just get that winning ticket you have been searching for.
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