UFC PPV Events Season 24 Episode 10 UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
- October 6, 2018
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor was one of the most highly anticipated events in UFC history. The main event featured the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on former two-division champion Conor McGregor for the UFC lightweight championship.
The lead up to the fight was intense, with both fighters engaging in a heated rivalry that included personal attacks and insults. The fight itself did not disappoint, with both fighters showcasing their skills in the octagon.
Nurmagomedov dominated the first round with his grappling, taking McGregor down multiple times and landing ground and pound strikes. McGregor tried to land his trademark left hand, but was unable to find his range.
In the second round, McGregor came out with more urgency and was able to land some strikes on Nurmagomedov. However, Nurmagomedov was able to take him down again and eventually secured a submission victory with a neck crank.
After the fight, chaos erupted as Nurmagomedov jumped out of the octagon and attacked McGregor's corner. McGregor was also involved in a scuffle with members of Nurmagomedov's team inside the octagon. Both fighters received suspensions and fines for their actions.
The co-main event featured a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Alexander Volkov. Lewis was able to overcome a significant deficit in the third round to secure a knockout victory with just seconds remaining.
Other notable fights on the card included a women's strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson and Felice Herrig, which Waterson won by unanimous decision, and a lightweight bout between Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis, which Ferguson won by TKO in the second round.
Overall, UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor was a historic event that lived up to the hype. The main event was one of the most intense and dramatic fights in UFC history, and the rest of the card featured several exciting matchups and finishes.