Khabib_Nurmagomedov_vs_Conor_McGregor___FULL_FIGHT___UFC_Classic

The fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov took place on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229 in the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. It was one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history due to the intense rivalry between the two fighters.

Fight Overview:

Division: Lightweight (155 lbs)

Title on the Line: UFC Lightweight Championship

Winner: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Result: Khabib won via submission (neck crank) in the 4th round (3:03).

Key Highlights:

1. Build-up:

The fight was marked by bad blood and controversy. McGregor's team clashed with Khabib's team, leading to multiple verbal and physical altercations.

The infamous bus incident: McGregor threw a dolly at a bus carrying Khabib and other fighters during UFC 223, escalating their feud.

2. The Fight:

Khabib dominated with his grappling and ground control, neutralizing McGregor's striking.

McGregor had moments of resistance but was largely outclassed, particularly in the grappling exchanges.

Khabib secured a neck crank in the fourth round, forcing McGregor to tap out.

3. Post-Fight Chaos:

After the fight, Khabib jumped out of the cage and attacked McGregor's teammate, Dillon Danis, while members of Khabib's team entered the cage and confronted McGregor.

This led to a massive brawl, resulting in fines and suspensions for both fighters and their teams.

Aftermath:

Khabib retained his Lightweight Championship and solidified his legacy with an undefeated record (27-0 at the time).

McGregor faced criticism but remained one of the most marketable stars in combat sports.

Both fighters received record-breaking pay-per-view shares, with UFC 229 generating 2.4 million PPV buys, making it the biggest event in UFC history at the time.

The fight remains iconic, not only for its in-cage action but also for the drama surrounding it. It symbolized the clash of styles (striker vs. grappler) and personalities, cementing its place in MMA history.