Polarizing UFC superstar and former lightweight champ Conor McGregor makes his inaugural reunite to the Octagon when he takes on reigning Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in what will undoubtedly 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 at the Octagon since beating Eddie Alvarez via TKO (punches) at the second round at UFC 205 way back in November of 2016. That triumph has been preceded by a vast majority decision win over Nate Diaz at UFC 202 at August of 2016 and that bout was a rematch after 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 career and comes in to this title fight a unanimous decision win over Al Iaquinta at UFC 223 in April. I will not spill the beans too much by making a pick here, but I shall say, Conor McGregor is in trouble. He has been out of action for two decades and he is fighting arguably the best fighter on Earth. I smell a submission loss coming to the loud-mouthed former champ. Alright, so I spilled the beans. So what!
The only way we will know is on October 6th. In summary, keep in mind open for anything since anything could happen in this crazy world of sport. You could just get that winning ticket you have been looking for.
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