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Video: Conor McGregor Tries To Kick Khabib During UFC 229 Staredown

The day is nearly here and Khabib Nurmagomedov will finally face Conor McGregor in the main event of tomorrow night’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. All that’s left is their UFC 229 staredown. Khabib and McGregor came nose-to-nose for the last time at tonight’s ceremonial weigh-ins. As expected, […]

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The day is nearly here and Khabib Nurmagomedov will finally face Conor McGregor in the main event of tomorrow night’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. All that’s left is their UFC 229 staredown.

Khabib and McGregor came nose-to-nose for the last time at tonight’s ceremonial weigh-ins. As expected, the scene was an over-the-top one.

We wouldn’t expect anything less from what’s rightly being called the biggest UFC fight of all-time. UFC President Dana White wouldn’t let the two get too close, but McGregor did anyway. He slapped Khabib’s hands and threw a kick at the champion when they were separated.

Watch Khabib and McGregor’s final faceoff here:

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UFC 229 Ceremonial Weigh-In Video Live Now

The wait is through and tomorrow night’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is at hand. Now, it’s time for the UFC 229 ceremonial weigh-in. The pay-per-view (PPV) may just be the biggest in MMA history. Based on the amount of pre-fight hype, it’s hard to blame those […]

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The wait is through and tomorrow night’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is at hand. Now, it’s time for the UFC 229 ceremonial weigh-in.

The pay-per-view (PPV) may just be the biggest in MMA history. Based on the amount of pre-fight hype, it’s hard to blame those who believe that. Former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor will return from a nearly two-year absence to face current titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The undefeated champ Nurmagomedov made weight early before McGregor was on weight later at today’s UFC 229 early weigh-ins. All that’s left is for the two heated rivals to square off for the last time at tonight’s ceremonial weigh-ins.

Watch the anticipated scene streaming live via the UFC at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m PST below:

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Conor McGregor Makes Weight For UFC 229

The UFC’s biggest fight of all-time is officially set. The MMA world can let out a sigh of relief to see that former champion Conor McGregor makes weight for tomorrow night’s (October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor hit the scales at 154.5 pounds at today’s UFC 229 early […]

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The UFC’s biggest fight of all-time is officially set. The MMA world can let out a sigh of relief to see that former champion Conor McGregor makes weight for tomorrow night’s (October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

McGregor hit the scales at 154.5 pounds at today’s UFC 229 early weigh-ins. He received an uproar of support from his fans. But the UFC’s biggest star didn’t wait to soak it in. He rushed out of the weigh-ins as fast as he arrived.

Watch him step on the scale and hit his mark via The Score:

The news comes on the heels of champion Khabib Nurmagomedov making weight as the first man on the scales today. There was obviously a ton of uncertainty surrounding ‘The Eagle’s’ mark on the scale.

McGregor came in late as he usually does. He was a half-pound below the lightweight title fight limit of 155 pounds. Both fighters looked in shape and ready.

So all concerns in terms of weight have been checked off the list. The UFC’s biggest match-up can now proceed as planned.

For once, the MMA gods have smiled upon us today. Who will win in Vegas tomorrow night?

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Conor McGregor Criticizes Khabib’s ‘Deceiving’ Undefeated Record

Conor McGregor has now criticized Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record ahead of UFC 229. It’s hard to impress the “Notorious” one. After all, he is the biggest superstar the sport of MMA has ever seen and he is arguably the most recognizable sports figure on the planet. McGregor has been highly critical of his fellow lightweight’s […]

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Conor McGregor has now criticized Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record ahead of UFC 229.

It’s hard to impress the “Notorious” one. After all, he is the biggest superstar the sport of MMA has ever seen and he is arguably the most recognizable sports figure on the planet.

McGregor has been highly critical of his fellow lightweight’s performances inside the Octagon. Just last year he flamed Khabib on social media. Saying the Dagestani’s mauling of Edson Barbosa was on par with ‘dogs–t’ despite a lopsided unanimous decision for Nurmagomedov.

Although the Dagestani wrecking machine sports an undefeated record, McGregor is not impressed. As a matter of fact, he thinks Khabib’s unblemished record is flawed.

“I’m not really impressed that much by his record,” McGregor said in an interview with Megan Olivi. “It’s a pretty looking record but if you dig deep, it’s not that pretty. I think it’s very deceiving. Everybody seems to put him on a pedestal, he’s this, he’s that — I don’t see it.”

“He’s a bit timid when it comes to taking a shot. He does not like to take a smack. If you don’t like to take a smack and you fight me, you’re in for a long, long night.”

McGregor went on to discount Khabib’s most recent victory at UFC 223. He was scheduled to fight then-champion Tony Ferguson for the fourth time. Unfortunately, Furguson would injure his knee just days before the fight putting the fight in jeopardy yet again.

Al Iaquinta stepped in on 24 hours notice but Khabib was just too much for the part-time real estate agent.

McGregor now plans on reminding the world he never lost his belt(s) and he is still the king of the 155-pound division.

“He fought an unranked novice let’s say. I don’t believe he’s champion, I don’t believe [Tony] Ferguson is champion.

“I believe they know that, especially now, that the real champion is back.”

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Dana White Updates Diaz vs. Poirier Main Event Status

Earlier today, speculation ran wild when UFC President Dana White revealed he would ‘try’ to make the UFC 230 co-main between Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier a five-round main event. White and the UFC announced that the UFC 230 main event would feature Valentina Shevchenko vs. Sijara Eubanks earlier this week. The decision left many fans surprised […]

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Earlier today, speculation ran wild when UFC President Dana White revealed he would ‘try’ to make the UFC 230 co-main between Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier a five-round main event.

White and the UFC announced that the UFC 230 main event would feature Valentina Shevchenko vs. Sijara Eubanks earlier this week. The decision left many fans surprised and shocked that bout would headline a major PPV from New York.

The UFC exec was asked about the fight’s status at the beginning of today’s UFC 229 pre-fight press conference. White gave a brief update on the on Diaz vs. Poirier:

“We’re still working on New York. And as far I know right now, that’s fight’s happening. Yes.”

Pressed about whether it was the main event or not, White backed off his promise and emphatically said it was not:

“No. Not the main event.”

Well, that’s that. At least for now, as White has been known to say one thing and do the other immediately afterward. As he likes to say, ‘we’ll see what happens.’ Indeed we will.

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Video: Conor McGregor’s UFC 229 Open Workout

This weekend’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is rapidly approaching. Main event fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor put on a show for fans at Wednesday’s UFC 229 open workout. It was hardly a surprise to hear McGregor go off with a brash prediction of a devastating KO. […]

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This weekend’s (Sat., October 6, 2018) UFC 229 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is rapidly approaching. Main event fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor put on a show for fans at Wednesday’s UFC 229 open workout.

It was hardly a surprise to hear McGregor go off with a brash prediction of a devastating KO. Nurmagomedov responded in kind at his own open workout because of it. ‘The Eagle’ went a bit off of his normal routine and accused McGregor’s grandfather of killing the Irish.

But this fight needs little more smack talk due to the deep-seeded bad blood already involved. It’s the UFC’s most anticipated fight of all-time for good reason. It will also shape the future of the stacked UFC lightweight division as a result.

Continue getting hyped for the fight by watching McGregor’s UFC 229 open workout video via MMA Fighting below:

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