Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time: What time does the UFC 229 start in the UK?
CONOR MCGREGOR VS KHABIB UK START TIME - Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the UFC.
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In the early hours of Sunday morning, Conor McGregor will set foot inside the Octagon for the first time in nearly two years.
McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the mixed martial arts world in the main event of UFC 229, which takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Welcoming the Irishman back to the cage will be his successor at the summit of the lightweight division, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
McGregor’s showdown with Nurmagomedov has been nearly two years in the making and has the potential to be the biggest fight in mixed martial arts and UFC history.
Conor McGregor LIVE: Latest updates from UFC 229
UFC 229’s co-main event of the evening - which comes in the form of a lightweight bout between former interim champion Tony Ferguson and ex-undisputed titleholder Anthony Pettis - will also have ramifications for McGregor and Nurmagomedov.
UFC 229 is without a doubt the biggest mixed martial arts event of the year, making it an unmissable one for fight fans.
Here’s everything you need to know about the card:
Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - When and where is UFC 229 taking place?
UFC 229 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in the early hours of Sunday, October 7.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - What channel is UFC 229 on?
The main card and the preliminary fights will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
Alternatively, if you don't have BT Sport, you can watch the prelims on the UFC's Fight Pass service.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - What time will UFC 229 start?
The preliminary fights will get underway at 6:30pm ET and 3:30pm PT, with the main card kicking off at 10pm ET and 7pm PT.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - What time does UFC 229 start in the UK?
The prelims will get underway at 11:30pm BST on Saturday, October 6.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - What time will UFC 229’s main card get underway in the UK?
The main card will commence at 3:00am BST.
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Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - What time will UFC 229’s main event start?
McGregor and Nurmagomedov are expected to make their respective walks to the Octagon at around 5:30am BST (11:30pm ET and 9:30pm) PT.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib UK start time - Can I watch UFC 229 online?
BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the eighth pay-per-view card of the year online or through their mobile device via the BT Sport App.
The preliminary fights will be available to watch on the UFC’s Fight Pass service.
The biggest PPV event of the year can also be watched online in the United States on www.ufc.tv.
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UFC 229 Fight Card
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor (lightweight title fight)
Tony Ferguson vs Anthony Pettis (lightweight bout)
Derrick Lewis vs Alexander Volkov (heavyweight bout)
Ovince Saint Preux vs Dominick Reyes (light-heavyweight bout)
Michelle Waterson vs Felice Herring (women’s strawweight bout)
Prelims
Sean O’Malley vs Jose Alberto Quinonez (men’s bantamweight bout) - Cancelled
Sergio Pettis vs Jussier Formica (men’s flyweight bout)
Scott Holtzman vs Alan Patrick (lightweight bout)
Ryan LaFlare vs Tony Martin (welterweight bout)
Lina Lansberg vs Yana Kunitskaya (women’s bantamweight bout)
Gray Maynard vs Nik Lentz (lightweight bout)
Aspen Ladd vs Tonya Evinger (women's bantamweight bout)
Note: Sean O’Malley was due to compete on the card but withdrew from his bantamweight bout with Jose Quinonez due to a potential USADA violation.
O'Malley revealed he has tested positive for the prohibited substance Ostarine, which he believes entered his system via a tainted supplement.
UFC 229 odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov win: 4/7
Conor McGregor to win: 11/8
Draw: 61/1
McGregor via KO or TKO: 3/1
McGregor via decision: 15/1
McGregor via submission: 34/1
Khabib via KO or TKO: 5/1
Khabib via submission: 4/1
Khabib via decision: 5/1