After months of drama and mystery, MMA fans were given a definitive answer to the lingering question of "What comes next for Conor McGregor?"
On October 6, 2018, at UFC 229, he will face off with Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The initial reaction was a mix of excitement and relief. MMA in 2018 has been an ugly thing, with few bouts worth getting excited about and even fewer worth remembering. Having a specific date, place and opponent for the biggest star in the sport gives MMA fans the legitimate must-watch event they haven't had in a long time.