UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor Prediction and Info Thread

[tokeweed]

Date:  Saturday, October 6, 2018
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass):  22:15 BCT / 3:15pm PST / 6:15pm EST
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1):  00:00 BCT / 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Main Card (PPV):  2:00 BCT / 7pm PST / 10pm EST
Live Streams: http://www.fìrstrow.eu/



Main Card (PPV)

Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0) vs. Conor McGregor (21-3) (Lightweight)
Tony Ferguson (23-3) vs. Anthony Pettis (21-7) (Lightweight)
Ovince Saint Preux (23-11) vs. Dominick Reyes (9-0) (Light Heavyweight)
Derrick Lewis (20-5) vs. Alexander Volkov (30-6) (Heavyweight)
Michelle Waterson (15-6) vs. Felice Herrig (14-7) (Women's Strawweight)

Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)

Sean O'Malley (10-0) vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez (7-2) (Bantamweight)
Sergio Pettis (17-3) vs. Jussier Formiga (21-5) (Flyweight)
Vicente Luque (13-6-1) vs. Jalin Turner (7-3) (Welterweight)
Aspen Ladd (6-0) vs. Tonya Evinger (19-6) (Women's Bantamweight)

Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Lina Lansberg (8-3) vs. Yana Kunitskaya (10-4) (Women's Bantamweight)
Scott Holtzman (11-2) vs. Alan Patrick (15-1) (Lightweight)
Gray Maynard (13-6-1) vs. Nik Lentz (28-9-2) (Lightweight)
Ryan LaFlare (14-2) vs. Tony Martin (13-4) (Welterweight)

Thanks to the Puertorican for letting me use this content.

UFC 229 Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NL-n_XgSY

^  That's a must watch (starts at 49:00)!  It kinda sucked that there were no fans allowed in the arena but it gets better near the end.  The McG is selling the fight!  

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[Baofeng]

Nice. Every fight fans has been waiting for this fight to happen in ages. And they're going at it for years now. I'm leaning towards Khabib here, overall he has the tools specially his wrestling and grappling. Its going to be entertaining fight so let's see how Conor prepare for this one, as we all know that Khabib is a different animal specially if he control Conor on the ground for the duration of the fight.

[carlfebz2]

Nice. Every fight fans has been waiting for this fight to happen in ages. And they're going at it for years now. I'm leaning towards Khabib here, overall he has the tools specially his wrestling and grappling. Its going to be entertaining fight so let's see how Conor prepare for this one, as we all know that Khabib is a different animal specially if he control Conor on the ground for the duration of the fight.

On stats, we can really see the difference but Conor wont really be on that position if hes not capable 

[gabmen]

Nice. Every fight fans has been waiting for this fight to happen in ages. And they're going at it for years now. I'm leaning towards Khabib here, overall he has the tools specially his wrestling and grappling. Its going to be entertaining fight so let's see how Conor prepare for this one, as we all know that Khabib is a different animal specially if he control Conor on the ground for the duration of the fight.

On stats, we can really see the difference but Conor wont really be on that position if hes not capable 

Well the guy has proven many people wrong all throughout his career amidst adversity. Though he's been away from the octagon for quite a while now and i'm just excited to see if it's still going to be the same conor that flattened jose aldo that we'll see here.

[YuginKadoya]

Well I really know how popular Mcgregor in this kind of thing and many would surely side with Mcgregor and the way how he amazes many fans with his fighting style, But I really think I am siding with Khabib with this fight I don't want to point out the undefeated records of Khabib Nurmagomedov but the way he moves in a submission mode with his enemy got into me that he can sure beat Mcgregor in this fight, But maybe Mcgregor has an experience with a kick ass so I might lose the bet and this will be Khabib first lost but I am still siding with Khabib.

[DarkDays]

Just watched their press conference, looks like McGregor was back to his old ways trash talking, shouting over people, getting up in people's faces etc. Khabib is no joke, and McGregor would be wise not to treat him as such, as he will get choked the hell out if he does. Honestly, McGregor has a good record, but has lost three times already, whereas Khabib hasn't even gotten close to losing in any of his fights. It's going to be a tough fight for both of them, but I think that Khabib is ging to edge it out.

[pixie85]

Just watched their press conference, looks like McGregor was back to his old ways trash talking, shouting over people, getting up in people's faces etc. Khabib is no joke, and McGregor would be wise not to treat him as such, as he will get choked the hell out if he does. Honestly, McGregor has a good record, but has lost three times already, whereas Khabib hasn't even gotten close to losing in any of his fights. It's going to be a tough fight for both of them, but I think that Khabib is ging to edge it out.

He can get choked and he's proven that this is his weak side, but don't count him out yet. McGregor is a punching beast and has a rather wild and hard to predict style of boxing. He's not a fighter that can take hits and keep going and he's not very good on the ground but his punches are not only very fast but also very strong.

[Juggy777]

Just watched their press conference, looks like McGregor was back to his old ways trash talking, shouting over people, getting up in people's faces etc. Khabib is no joke, and McGregor would be wise not to treat him as such, as he will get choked the hell out if he does. Honestly, McGregor has a good record, but has lost three times already, whereas Khabib hasn't even gotten close to losing in any of his fights. It's going to be a tough fight for both of them, but I think that Khabib is ging to edge it out.

McGregor only knows one way to play mind games, and that way is to talk thrash but I feel he's choosing the wrong guy to try this trick as it'll horribly back fire on him. As we have seen in recent matches McGrecor is more of a loud mouth and cannot box that well, even though I agree he does throw in some decent punches but his defeats tell it's all. I'll also put Khabib as favourites to win their duel, I do hope it's a K.O. victory maybe it'll end McGregor thrash talking for good.

[mostkey]

It is interesting that when I waited was another fight for McGregor after enjoying a very long life, hopefully both were in good condition and ready to do extraordinary battles by attracting more fans and increasing higher selling power because The Notorious is famous, both have Very good profit but I'm not too good at seeing McGregor's current performance after almost 2 years of vacuum in the world of martial arts, we have to see.

[DarkDays]

Just watched their press conference, looks like McGregor was back to his old ways trash talking, shouting over people, getting up in people's faces etc. Khabib is no joke, and McGregor would be wise not to treat him as such, as he will get choked the hell out if he does. Honestly, McGregor has a good record, but has lost three times already, whereas Khabib hasn't even gotten close to losing in any of his fights. It's going to be a tough fight for both of them, but I think that Khabib is ging to edge it out.

McGregor only knows one way to play mind games, and that way is to talk thrash but I feel he's choosing the wrong guy to try this trick as it'll horribly back fire on him. As we have seen in recent matches McGrecor is more of a loud mouth and cannot box that well, even though I agree he does throw in some decent punches but his defeats tell it's all. I'll also put Khabib as favourites to win their duel, I do hope it's a K.O. victory maybe it'll end McGregor thrash talking for good.

Yep, that loud talking definitely gets into the head of some his opponents, but I don't think it will work on Khabib. I am just waiting for the day that McGregor gets a shattering KO and shuts up once and for all. It's funny to watch sometimes, but in this last Khabib conference he just went too far and too much, spending the majority of the time insulting Khabib and his team rather than dealing with the matter at hand. I am expecting Khabib to stop McGregor pretty early, and it's going to be satisfying to see McGregor get humbled (again).

[Netnox]

I expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to win, but it is going to be a close fight. And I watched the press conference, where both of them behaved like school-children. After all this drama, if McGregor is going to go down meekly, then I am sure that his reputation will take a hit.

[bbc.reporter]

The king is back!

@Netnox. Conor was not behaving like a child. Behaving like that is part of his strategy to get in the head of his opponents. But the fighter that it did not work on was Nate.

In any case, it was Khabib who behaved like a child because he tried to answer back hehehe.

Also, Conor is a good sportsman in winning and losing. Watch his interviews behind the stage after his fights. They are very respectful of his opponents and very humble.

[tokeweed]

Hey guys, here are some interesting vids to watch before making any bets.  Lol.  These are not some UFC promotional hype videos that make you mess with your picks and making you them.    These are made by real martial artists, analyzing their moves, tactics, etc.  Enjoy...

BJJ Scout:  McGregor Study 1 - Left Hand Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvc3D2d_SCE

BJJ Scout:  McGregor Study 2 - Cage Craft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh7ZDuC77gY

BJJ Scout:  McGregor Study 3 - Footwork, Balance, Timing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyQ6aiKn6VA

Here's one of Khabib, but I'll look for more.

BJJ Scout:  Khabib Meta Study - Combat Sambo in MMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5P-N7L1qu8

[LFC_Bitcoin]

McGregor by KO, not sure what round yet. I’ve got 2 weeks to think about it before I bet yet though
McGregor has fought at heavier weights so he can take harder than Khabib can give & give harder than Khabib has faced before.

[btctalk4life]

McGregor by KO, not sure what round yet. I’ve got 2 weeks to think about it before I bet yet though
McGregor has fought at heavier weights so he can take harder than Khabib can give & give harder than Khabib has faced before.

I think McGregor by KO on round 1 or 2 is a good one, but if McGregor can't KO khabib on that round, Khabib will have a good chance to win next. Khabib wrestling is really good though, it's 60% mc gregor - 40% khabib for me

[btc_angela]

McGregor by KO, not sure what round yet. I’ve got 2 weeks to think about it before I bet yet though
McGregor has fought at heavier weights so he can take harder than Khabib can give & give harder than Khabib has faced before.

I think McGregor by KO on round 1 or 2 is a good one, but if McGregor can't KO khabib on that round, Khabib will have a good chance to win next. Khabib wrestling is really good though, it's 60% mc gregor - 40% khabib for me

Really hard to predict as McGregor hands are to heavy too take. I haven't seen Khabib though hit square so we don't know for sure how's his going to react if McGregor hits that powerful left. Everyone is leaning towards Khabib's wrestling but can he take down McGregor early or will wait for better opportunity to shoot? So yes if Khabib survive the first couple of round and if McGregor get tired then he has a better chance of winner.

[bbc.reporter]

@btc_angela. Agreed. Also, when Khabib rushes forward he has his chin up, which Conor might catch cleanly with a left straight or a right leading uppercut.

Also, how can Khabib make Conor tired? Does he have the durability of Nate Diaz? Khabib is unproven versus the best of the best. Check his MMA record, who is the greatest fighter he has fought?

[btctalk4life]

McGregor by KO, not sure what round yet. I’ve got 2 weeks to think about it before I bet yet though
McGregor has fought at heavier weights so he can take harder than Khabib can give & give harder than Khabib has faced before.

I think McGregor by KO on round 1 or 2 is a good one, but if McGregor can't KO khabib on that round, Khabib will have a good chance to win next. Khabib wrestling is really good though, it's 60% mc gregor - 40% khabib for me

Really hard to predict as McGregor hands are to heavy too take. I haven't seen Khabib though hit square so we don't know for sure how's his going to react if McGregor hits that powerful left. Everyone is leaning towards Khabib's wrestling but can he take down McGregor early or will wait for better opportunity to shoot? So yes if Khabib survive the first couple of round and if McGregor get tired then he has a better chance of winner.

Yeah, many people predict Khabib will use his wrestling skill to takedown Mcgregor, but it's not easy indeed. I saw Khabib vs Michael Johnson yesterday, and khabib's wrestler is good but if Khabib doesn't succeed in taking the Conor down, then Khabib is in the trouble.

[Ranly123]

Date:  Saturday, October 6, 2018
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass):  22:15 BCT / 3:15pm PST / 6:15pm EST
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1):  00:00 BCT / 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Main Card (PPV):  2:00 BCT / 7pm PST / 10pm EST
Live Streams: http://www.fìrstrow.eu/



Main Card (PPV)

Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0) vs. Conor McGregor (21-3) (Lightweight)
Tony Ferguson (23-3) vs. Anthony Pettis (21-7) (Lightweight)
Ovince Saint Preux (23-11) vs. Dominick Reyes (9-0) (Light Heavyweight)
Derrick Lewis (20-5) vs. Alexander Volkov (30-6) (Heavyweight)
Michelle Waterson (15-6) vs. Felice Herrig (14-7) (Women's Strawweight)

Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)

Sean O'Malley (10-0) vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez (7-2) (Bantamweight)
Sergio Pettis (17-3) vs. Jussier Formiga (21-5) (Flyweight)
Vicente Luque (13-6-1) vs. Jalin Turner (7-3) (Welterweight)
Aspen Ladd (6-0) vs. Tonya Evinger (19-6) (Women's Bantamweight)

Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Lina Lansberg (8-3) vs. Yana Kunitskaya (10-4) (Women's Bantamweight)
Scott Holtzman (11-2) vs. Alan Patrick (15-1) (Lightweight)
Gray Maynard (13-6-1) vs. Nik Lentz (28-9-2) (Lightweight)
Ryan LaFlare (14-2) vs. Tony Martin (13-4) (Welterweight)

Thanks to the Puertorican for letting me use this content.

UFC 229 Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NL-n_XgSY

^  That's a must watch (starts at 49:00)!  It kinda sucked that there were no fans allowed in the arena but it gets better near the end.  The McG is selling the fight!  

When it comes to MMA, McGregor will definitely prevails as winner. I would bet on McGregor for this though khabib is a good fighter but the heart of a champion is what makes McGregor different and above him.

[nydiacaskey01]

McGregor should start strong with Khabib and he needs to knock him out on the first 2 rounds. if this match will go to 3rd round or more, Khabib will have a chance to win this using his wrestling skills but again that is if Khabib can get away from the heavy hands of McGregor in the first 2 rounds. Look at the fight between McGregor and Diaz, McGregor looks like he is running out of gas on the 4th to 5th round on their 2nd fight but he still managed to pull a win.