Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the Octagon when he takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title at UFC 229 in Las Vegas.
Just when we thought we have seen it all when it comes to the motherload of fights I have to say it again, the UFC sure does it again!
On Sunday October 7th (AEDT), get ready for a breakfast of champions for the exciting matchup between current UFC lightweight champion Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov and the return of former lightweight and featherweight champ champ Conor ‘The Notorious One’ McGregor.
This fight has been two years in the making which marks The Notorious One’s last appearance inside the Octagon.
Since then, numerous contenders have clawed their way as rightful heir of the UFC throne only to see an unbeaten Eagle the last man standing.
What time does the McGregor vs Khabib fight start in Australia?
The first fight of UFC 229 is scheduled to start at 9AM AEDT and with an action packed 12 bout card, the main event will start no earlier than 1PM on the East Coast of Australia.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov Odds
This fight could turn out to be one of the single biggest betting events in history. Khabib Nurmagomedov will go into the favourite as a clear favourite. But there are no shortage of people willing to back Conor McGregor at his price either.
| Win | |
|---|---|
| Khabib Nurmagomedov | $1.62 |
| Conor McGregor | $2.30 |
UFC 229 Main Card Odds
This history making event will feature a total of 12 bouts with four other main card events. Tony Ferguson will go into his fight with Anthony Pettis as a short-priced favourite in what’s sure to be another thrilling fight.
| Win | |
|---|---|
| Tony Ferguson | $1.27 |
| Anthony Pettis | $3.80 |
| Win | |
|---|---|
| Ovince Saint Preux | $1.41 |
| Dominick Reyes | $2.93 |
| Win | |
|---|---|
| Derrick Lewis | $2.44 |
| Alexander Volkov | $1.56 |
| Win | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Waterson | $2.00 |
| Felice Herrig | $1.81 |
How to Watch UFC 229 McGregor vs Khabib Fight
UFC 229 is expected to break pay-per-view records with the main card, including the Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, shown exclusive on PPV.
Australian viewers with Foxtel are able to purchase UFC 229 for $54.95 on Main Event TV.
Foxtel and Pay TV subscirbers are able to watch the preliminary bouts on Fox Sports 507 from 10am (AEST).
Due to this being an exclusive pay-per-view fight there are no known online streams for the Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov fight.
UFC 229 Full Fight Card
Main Card
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor — UFC lightweight title
Tony Ferguson vs Anthony Pettis
Ovince Saint Preux vs Dominick Reyes
Derrick Lewis vs Alexander Volkov
Michelle Waterson vs Felice Herrig
Prelims
Sergio Pettis vs Jussier da Silva
Vicente Luquev vs Jalin Turner
Aspen Ladd vs Tonya Evinger
Alan Patrick Silva Alves vs Scott Holtzman
Early Prelims
Lina Lansberg vs Yana Kunitskaya
Gray Maynard vs Nik Lentz
Ryan La Flare vs Tony Martin