UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor Fight Card, TV Info, Predictions and More

There are some interesting fights littering the UFC 229 fight card but there’s no doubt it’s the main event between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov that will bring a massive audience to the Las Vegas card…

There are some interesting fights littering the UFC 229 fight card but there’s no doubt it’s the main event between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov that will bring a massive audience to the Las Vegas card…

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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Quote: Tony Ferguson Has Too Much ‘Firepower’ For Conor McGregor

Tony Ferguson matches up nicely against Conor McGregor.

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Conor McGregor is back, and everyone wants in on the action.

Add former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson to that mix. Ferguson is currently hours away from making his Octagon return off recovery from an LCL tear. “El Cucuy” will face Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 229 tomorrow (Sat. October 6, 2018).

In the main event, Conor McGregor also makes his Octagon return. He’ll challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the 155-pound title. As for who the Ferguson camp is rooting for, “El Cucuy’s” jiu-jitsu coach, Eddie Bravo, points to McGregor. Bravo told BJPenn.com Radio that he wants to see McGregor and Ferguson should both win tomorrow night.

After that, it would set up a title fight between McGregor and Ferguson in early 2019, and his fighter would take home a big payday (via Bloody Elbow):

“Conor’s the one,” Bravo said. “Tony would destroy him on the ground. All we gotta do is get him on the ground. And Tony has the stand up to hang with Conor.

“Tony’s f*cked up Edson Barboza, Tony f*cked up Rafael Dos Anjos, Josh Thomson, [Katsunori] Kikuno; all these guys with great standup, Tony’s f*cked ’em up. All of ’em. So obviously, we gotta respect Conor’s power, but I think Tony can handle Conor on his feet.”

Overmatched On The Mat?

Many would give McGregor the edge over Ferguson and Nurmagomedov standing. If it went to grappling, that’s a polar opposite situation. Ferguson’s dangerous chokes and transitions would definitely be a problem for McGregor, and his coach knows it.

Bravo believes the fight would indeed hit the ground. When it did, Ferguson would have too much firepower for the Irish slugger:

“And once he drags him down, Tony’s got too much firepower for Conor. I want Conor to win ’cause I want Tony to fight Conor. Being involved in that would be the ultimate. And you know, and then Tony would get mad pay, which is great.

“So I’m hoping Conor wins. I’m hoping it’s Tony [vs.] Conor sometime early next year.”

Ferguson might have to do something special Saturday night to solidify a fight with McGregor. The Irishman has been pretty vocal that he’s looking to only participate in big-money fights from here on out. Recently, McGregor expressed interest in a potential showdown with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva.

There have also been rumors about Georges St-Pierre dropping down to lightweight to fight “The Notorious.” McGregor has also confirmed he intends to give Nate Diaz a rematch from their UFC 202 bout in 2016.

With that said, Ferguson might have to wait in a long line before fighting “Mystic Mac.”

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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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Bleacher Report’s Expert Picks for Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov

The biggest fight of the year has arrived. Conor McGregor will return to the UFC after nearly two years away in a showdown with undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov on Saturday night…

The biggest fight of the year has arrived. Conor McGregor will return to the UFC after nearly two years away in a showdown with undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov on Saturday night…