McGregor vs. Khabib fight: Start time, how to broadcast, rating and more

UFC fighters, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, will face the ring for the first time next month and the story is rather tense. McGregor was arrested in April for attacking a bus containing UFC fighters in Brooklyn while he was looking for Khabib Nurmagomedov, and the enemies clashed for the first time since a much-awaited press conference in New York. live on YouTube. The main event of October promises to be even more dramatic. Here's what you need to know.

When is the fight?

UFC 229 with Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled for October 6 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event starts at 4pm PT with 11 sub-card fights, so it will take a few hours before the title fight takes place.

What weight class will they fight for?

McGregor and Nurmagomedov will fight for the 155-pound lightweight title.

Who will win the fight?

Nurmagomedov is undefeated with 26 wins and is the odds favorite. But you know, who knows?

What other fight on the sub-card to watch?

CBS Sports (a member of CNET's parent company, CBS) advises checking out the last fight just before the main event, Tony Ferguson versus Anthony Pettis, as the winner of this bout "should determine" who will later face McGregor's winner . Nurmagomedov.

How can I watch McGregor vs Khabib?

It will be a paying event to the UFC card. It costs $ 54.99 for the SD and $ 64.99 for the HD in the United States, with the ability to purchase the pay-per-view plus half an hour of UFC Fight Pass combat at $ 91.96 . Once you have purchased the event, you can use your phone, tablet, computer, streaming box or TV to broadcast the fight. See the full list of places where you can show it, and choose your favorite medium.

Via ufc

Win the fight directly from the UFC for easy streaming via your computer, your phone or multiple streaming devices, including Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV and Roku.

Via Amazon Prime

Buy the fight through Amazon Prime to watch it live on the Amazon Reader – you do not have to be a primary member.

Via Sling TV

Sling TV subscribers can purchase the fight from a device other than Apple in the Locations tab directly in the app or via their Sling account's page and it will work on any device after the purchase.

Via PlayStation 4

Buy the fight on your PlayStation 4 through the PlayStation Store and the event will be broadcast directly to your console.

UK

British rights to the event belong to BT Sport, which will be the center of all information and views. The company has not yet added a link to buy the October event, but it is expected.

Is there a pre-fight flow?

Unlike McGregor's last fight, preliminaries will not be available for streaming with the UFC Fight Pass. UFC.tv recommends checking your local TV listings to see if the Fox Sports 1 cable channel (and the Fox Sports Go app) will broadcast pre-fight coverage in your area.

When did McGregor fight for the last time?

In a UFC fight, one must return to the UFC 205 in November 2016, when McGregor TKO won the lightweight championship with Eddie Alvarez. McGregor's last fight took place in August of last year, when he entered the ring against undefeated defender Floyd Mayweather and was lost by TKO in the 10th round.

What did McGregor do last year?

He fought … the law. Tensions between McGregor and Nurmagomedov worsened to the point where McGregor launched a metal cart on a UFC fighter bus at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, before UFC 223 last April. Nurmagomedov was the presumed target of the attack. McGregor was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal wrongdoing. After pleading with New York State, McGregor can resume his combat activities, not the law, but other human beings.

What should I know about Khabib Nurmagomedov?

He is 29 (30 at the time of the fight) and Dagestan, in Russia. He is undefeated and the current UFC lightweight champion. He's a wrestler and he has a black belt in judo.

Why will their styles do the fighting?

McGregor is an attacker. Nurmagomedov is a grappler. These two opposing styles should allow an exciting fight. Will McGregor's elite ability prevent Nurmagomedov from dragging him to the mat? If the fight happens on the ground, what will happen? Add to that that these two fighters do not appreciate already and that the fight has the chance to be a classic.

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Originally published on August 4, 2018.
Update of September 21st: Added information on PPV prices.