UFC 229 bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor: As it happened
Conor McGregor tapped out in the fourth round of his comeback fight at UFC 229 against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Irishman Conor McGregor walks in the cage before fighting Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. (Photo | AP)
Dominant start by Khabib as he takes down McGregor and locks his legs. The Irishman struggles to work his way up. The pro-McGregor crowd boos as they couldn't see much of McGregor's prowess. First Round: 10-9 to Khabib (Photo | AP)
Khabib Nurmagomedov lands a punch on McGregor's face early in the second round. He wants to take down McGregor to take advantage in this round. (Photo | AP)
Khabib takes McGregor down and takes control of the Irish fighter. McGregor struggles as he is pounded on the ground. Dominant round by Khabib. Second Round: 10-8 to Khabib (Photo | AP)
Both the fighters spend more time jabbing at each other. Khabib goes for the take down but can't get hold of McGregor this time around. McGregor lands a few significant punches on Khabib towards the end of the round. Thrid Round: 10-9 to McGregor (Photo | AP)
The first minute of the fourth round is controlled by McGregor before the lightweight champion Khabib goes for the take down. Out of the seven take downs attempted, Khabib is successful in four. (Photo | AP)
The crowd boos again as Khabib goes for the rear neck choke. The fight is over as McGregor taps out and Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his UFC lightweight title. Fourth Round: Khabib wins by submission (Photo | AP)
Conor McGregor reacts after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. (Photo | AP)
Khabib Nurmagomedov gestures after fighting Conor McGregor and winning the bout during a lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 229. (Photo | AP)
Ugly ending: After winning his fight Khabib jumps outside the Octagon and attacks McGregor's trainer. A brawl breaks out between the two camps. Khabib is later escorted off the arena by security. (Photo | AP)
Conor McGregor is escorted from the cage area after fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 229. (Photo | AP)
The belt is not presented to Khabib Nurmagomedov as UFC president Dana White fears a backlash from the crowd. (Photo | AP)
