Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (UFC 229)

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UFC 229 was a mixed martial arts event held on October 6, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The main event of the evening featured a highly anticipated lightweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor, a two-division champion and one of the most popular fighters in the world, was looking to reclaim the lightweight title he had previously held. Khabib, a dominant grappler from Dagestan, was seeking to prove himself as the best lightweight in the world and make a statement against the outspoken Irishman. The fight was a closely contested and intense affair, with both fighters giving their all in the Octagon. McGregor, known for his flashy striking and devastating left hand, came out aggressively and landed several good shots early on. However, Khabib's grappling skills proved to be too much for McGregor, as he was able to take the fight to the ground and control McGregor for much of the bout. In the end, Khabib's relentless pressure and grappling ability proved to be too much for McGregor, as he submitted the Irishman via neck crank in the fourth round to retain his title. The fight was a thrilling and memorable one, and cemented Khabib's status as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.