The Bloody Elbow staff has submitted its predictions for UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor, and because this is a major show, we’ve divided these posts to main event, main card, and preliminary card. This one is dedicated solely to the main event. Khabib Nurmagomedov may be the betting favorite, but the BE staff is leaning towards Conor McGregor winning back the UFC lightweight title. Of note is the fact that Fraser Coffeen believes this fight will go the distance.
Note: Predictions are entered throughout the week and collected the day before the event. Explanations behind each pick are not required and some writers opt not to do so for their own reasons.