The MMA universe saw what will go down as one of the biggest title fights in Ultimate Fighting Championship history in the UFC 229 main event on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Undefeated defending lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov took on Conor McGregor in a grudge match for the ages, which was stained by post-fight antics from both sides.
Nurmagomedov dominated the contest throughout, utilizing a crushing grappling game to plant McGregor on the mat. There, he managed to execute a game plan of superior positioning and heavy ground-and-pound to systematically wear down his opponent as they drifted into the championship rounds, where fatigue played a part in the ultimate outcome.