Khabib vs. McGregor UFC 229 props roundup

It’s probably the most anticipated mixed martial arts fight in history – and certainly the most hyped ever – on Saturday night at UFC 229 in Las Vegas when Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0) defends the lightweight belt against former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor (21-3).

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McGregor, who was the first fighter in UFC history to hold two belts simultaneously, never actually lost either one. He was stripped of both due to inactivity. “Notorious” hasn’t been in the Octagon since winning the lightweight title vs. Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in November 2016. McGregor then had a beef over money with the UFC, had a kid and tried his hand at boxing, losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

It should be a fascinating study in contrast as Khabib does most of his damage on the ground, while McGregor inflicts his standing up. There are many props available for this mega-bout. That the fight goes the full five rounds is a +285 underdog, with not going the distance at -475.