Oct 2, 2018 · The rivalry between current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former titleholder Conor McGregor has been a particularly juicy one entering Saturday's culmination in their grudge match ...

Jan 29, 2019 · Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were officially suspended and fined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday for their roles in an infamous UFC 229 post-fight melee.

Oct 8, 2018 · UFC 229 on Saturday night with Conor McGregor returning from nearly two years away to challenge for the lightweight championship was one of the most anticipated events in the promotion's history.

Feb 22, 2024 · Khabib Nurmagomedov allegedly received a life-changing phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin in the aftermath of UFC 229.

Oct 7, 2018 · According to Mike Bohn via the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Nurmagomedov is guaranteed $2 million flat, while McGregor is guaranteed $3 million. So regardless of what happens Saturday night ...

Aug 27, 2024 · Khabib Nurmagoemdov does not suffer fools gladly. The buildup to Conor McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov was among the most intense fight promotions in mixed martial arts history.

Oct 5, 2018 · Saturday night in Las Vegas at UFC 229, Conor McGregor makes his return after nearly two years away from the Octagon to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight championship.

Oct 6, 2018 · Conor McGregor is back in the Octagon, Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated in the cage, and the two will go at it in the main event of UFC 229 on Saturday night. The Las Vegas showcase is set to not ...

Sep 12, 2023 · Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Tony Ferguson for the vacant 155-pound title stripped from McGregor in a fight that would ultimately fall apart five separate times and never take place.

Oct 9, 2018 · Conor McGregor was returning to the cage following nearly a two-year layoff to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight championship he once held.