Watch UFC 229 Khabib vs Conor McGregor

Khabib (left) and McGregor (right) face each other at UFC 229. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil

The T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, will be the stage for the biggest fight in lightweight history. On one side, Khabib Nurmagomedov, current UFC lightweight champion, on the other Conor McGregor, former owner of two belts in the event. The epic duel could be told in one of the Hollywood films, but it will be the attraction of UFC 229, an event that will be held this Saturday night (06).

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The co-main event will also be between lightweights, Tony Ferguson e Anthony Pettis. The winner could be the next challenger for the category belt. 'El Cucuy' wants to regain the title that was taken away due to the long time spent recovering. On the other hand, 'Showtime', which was also the title holder, aims to have another chance to compete for the category's throne.

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Brazil will be represented by three fighters: Jussier formiga faces Sergio Pettis, Alan Nuguette measures strength against scott holtzmann e Vincent Luque will have ahead jalin turner.

To get you in the mood for UFC 229, we've prepared five reasons for you to watch the event.

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Conor McGregor's return

C. McGregor last fought in the Octagon in 2016. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @thenotoriousmma

Controversial, tough and knockout. Conor McGregor Like few others, he is the center of attention. The UFC's biggest name today returns to the Octagon after almost two years away to try to regain the lightweight belt, which was taken from his possession due to his inactivity – he stepped away from MMA to fight the boxing superfight against Floyd Mayweather.

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In his last UFC fight, in November 2016, Conor had an almost perfect performance, dominating Eddie Alvarez and knocking out the American in the second second. On that occasion he won the lightweight title and made MMA history by being the first athlete to win two belts.

The media spectacle is called Conor McGregor. With a controversial personality, the Irish fighter captivates two feelings in MMA fans: love or hate. On your opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the memory has a bitter taste. During UFC 223 in April this year, the Russian faced To the fifth for the lightweight belt. However, the title fight took a backseat. This is because during the 'half day', Notorious surprised everyone by breaking into Barclays Center and attacking the bus carrying the event's athletes. Thus, the rivalry between the fighters intensified even more.

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Conor McGregor He has had 24 fights in his career, 21 triumphs and three setbacks. His last defeat was to Nate diaz March 2016 at UFC 196. 'Notorious' became known to the public after beating the former champion, José Aldo in December 2015. The Irishman needed just 13 seconds to knock out the Brazilian and win the lightweight belt.

The undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov

K. Nurmagomedov will try to maintain his unbeaten record. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram@khabib_nurmagomedov

Se Conor McGregor attracts attention wherever it goes, the same cannot be said of Khabib Nurmagomedov. At 30 years old, the Russian is discreet outside the octagon, but a beast inside it. He remains undefeated in 26 fights, including eight knockouts, eight submissions and 10 unanimous decisions from the judges. World sambo champion, the Russian is a takedown machine.

Khabib's fight is different due to the intensity and volume he manages to impose against his opponents without letting his level drop. This ends up making a difference in his fights and puts him as a favorite in the confrontations.

In his last engagement, Khabib won To the fifth on points at UFC 223 in April this year. On that occasion, the Russian won the vacant lightweight belt that belonged to McGregor. Due to this, the rivalry between the opponents became even greater.

Ferguson, the deposed champion

T. Ferguson guaranteed that he is the next challenger for the title. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ tonyfergusonxt

Tony Ferguson won the interim lightweight title in October 2017 at UFC 216. On that occasion, the North American submitted him with a triangle choke Kevin Lee. 'El Cucuy' had the opportunity to unify the title against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223, but was injured and replaced by To the fifth.

With the owner of the linear title defined, Ultimate chose to remove the interim belt from Ferguson. This left the former champion dissatisfied with the choice of franchise. However, 'El Cucuy' guarantees that he will be the next challenger to the winner of the fight between Conor and Khabib.

At 34 years old, Ferguson has 26 fights on his record with 23 wins, 10 of which were knockouts, eight submissions and five decisions. Since May 2012, the North American has not lost. Michael Johnson beat Tony on points at UFC New Jersey.

'Showtime', the former champion

A. Pettis lost the title in 2015. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @showtimepettis

Anthony Pettis was UFC lightweight champion from August 2013 to March 2015. During this time 'Showtime' made a successful title defense against Gilbert Melendez in December 2014 at UFC 181. The American lost his belt when he was defeated per Rafael dos Anjos in March 2015 at UFC 185.

After losing the title, Anthony had an irregular performance in the octagon and ended up five times in his last eight fights. However, 'Showtime' comes from a significant victory over Michael chiesa, at UFC 226, in July. He won the Performance of the Night award for his triangle fit in the second round.

At 31, Anthony Pettis He is currently eighth in the lightweight rankings. 'Showtime' has a record of 28 fights, 21 victories and seven setbacks.

The Brazilian trio

J. Formiga (left), A. Nuguette (cen.) and V. Luque (right) are Brazil at UFC 229. Photo: Montagem SL MMA Press

Jussier formiga ends the preliminary card and Brazilian participation in UFC 229. The flyweight will face Sergio Pettis. The Brazilian wants to win his third consecutive victory over the brother of the former lightweight champion, Anthony. With 26 career clashes, the Potiguar has 21 triumphs and five setbacks.

Sergio Pettis is coming off a victory over Joseph Benavidez at UFC 225 in June this year. The North American has 20 fights in his career, 17 triumphs and three setbacks.

Alan Nuguette comes from three consecutive victories over Damien Brown, Steven Ray and Damir Hadzović. In the octagon of the T-Mobile Arena, the Brazilian will face scott holtzmann by light weights. Manauara has 16 fights in its record, 15 wins and one loss.

scott holtzmann He has 13 fights in his career, 11 triumphs and two setbacks. The American is coming off two victories over Darrell Horcher and Michael McBride in 2017.

Vincent Luque He is the first Brazilian to enter the Octagon in Las Vegas. He will face jalin turner by welterweights. The fighter from Brasilia has been in Ultimate since 2015 and has had eight fights. There are six triumphs and two setbacks. In his last appearance, 'The Silent Assassin' knocked out Chad Laprise at UFC Chile in May this year.

Your opponent, jalin turner will have his first fight in the organization against the Brazilian. The American was discovered by franchise president Dana White in the second season of the Contender Series program. The debutant fighter has seven victories in his career, six of which ended with a knockout and one by submission.