Going into the fight Nurmagomedov (left) had an undefeated record of 26–0, while McGregor (right) was the first fighter to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously. The fight was dubbed "the biggest in UFC history" by organization president Dana White. [5]

Back in 2018, UFC 229 was headlined by a lightweight championship bout between the undefeated current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor...

Jan 26, 2025 · McGregor has a long, sordid history with the Nurmagomedov family dating back to his heated rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC. The bad blood between those two boiled over at UFC 229 in ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't the biggest fan of Conor McGregor, but he can still admit that the Irishman did a lot to change his life inside and outside the sport. 'The Eagle' went out on top ...

5 days ago · Conor McGregor recently reaffirmed his stance on squashing his beef with Khabib Nurmagomedov, declaring their rivalry will never be over. He noted that the Dagestani is to blame for escalating it ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Nurmagomedov retired with a perfect 29-0 record after defeating Gaethje at UFC 254, but since the 36-year-old hung up his gloves his rival McGregor has only stepped into the Octagon on two occasions.

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor | UFC Muted UFC 229 Generates Record Sums For Las Vegas. Unfiltered: Ryan LaFlare In-Studio and Michelle Waterson Checks in Post-UFC 229. ...

Jul 15, 2024 · Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalry began at UFC 178 with a friendly encounter that turned bitter. The infamous bus incident in New York escalated the feud, leading to a highly...

Oct 21, 2023 · McGregor tapped due to a neck crank submission before Nurmagomedov jumped out of the cage and incited a brawl between the two teams. Watch the entire UFC 229 main event between McGregor and...

Oct 6, 2018 · LAS VEGAS — The biggest fight in UFC history ended in utter chaos after Khabib Nurmagomedov secured a fourth-round submission against Conor McGregor to retain his lightweight title at UFC 229...