The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to pay-per-view on Saturday, Oct. 6 with the highly-anticipated UFC 229 event which features the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor. McGregor, who has been out of action for nearly two years, is set to return to action against current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The event is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Along with Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor, the main card features a lightweight contest between top contenders Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis, a light heavyweight bout between Ovince Saint Preux and Dominick Reyes, Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight brawl, and the main card opener between Felice Herrig and Michelle Waterson in the women’s strawweight division.
Ahead of this weekend’s event, the UFC uploaded its behind-the-scenes YouTube series “UFC Embedded” to give you an up-close look at what the fighters go through on fight week as they make their final preparations for Saturday night.
Below is all of the information you will need leading up to the fight, including every episode of UFC 229 Embedded.
UFC 229 Viewing Information & Details
Event: UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
Date: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Main Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Prelims Start Time: 6:15 p.m. ET
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass, FX, Pay-per-view
UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbPlIS87fMU
On Episode 1 of UFC 229 Embedded, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov finishes his training camp, surrounded by his coach, fans and “big energy.” Former lightweight champions Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis prepare in their respective hometowns for a high-stakes co-main event. And two-division champ Conor McGregor returns to form, gathering his team for a late-night training session in Las Vegas.
UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K5yuyufgdk
On Episode 2 of UFC 229 Embedded, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes in BJJ and BBQ with the Vegas branch of his MMA family. Two-division champion Conor McGregor tapers his training at the UFC Performance Institute. Lightweight Tony Ferguson stays sharp with elements of basketball and rola bola, while opponent Anthony Pettis keeps comfortable in combat at his longtime Milwaukee gym. And strawweight star Michelle Waterson kicks off her fight week with a song.
UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGTzB8XMmcc
On Episode 3 of UFC 229 Embedded, two-division champion Conor McGregor arrives in style for autographs and drills at UFC headquarters. Former lightweight champion Tony Ferguson gets light therapy, as opponent Anthony Pettis journeys to Las Vegas alongside his brother, UFC 229 flyweight Sergio Pettis. More main card fighters check in, including strawweights Michelle Waterson and Felice Herrig and heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Alexander Volkov. Post-photo shoot, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov gets a first look at the custom jewelry he inspired.
UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnlK4f_M_ZM
On Episode 4 of UFC 229 Embedded, Michelle Waterson talks life at strawweight during a workout at the UFC PI. Former lightweight champions Anthony Pettis and Tony Ferguson train ferociously for their upcoming showdown. Heavyweight Derrick Lewis picks up a good luck hat. Two-division champion Conor McGregor loads his family up for a ride to open workouts, where he and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov whip the crowd into a frenzy.
UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 5
On Episode 5 of UFC 229 Embedded, opponents sound off at Ultimate Media Day before facing off. Matchups include former lightweight champions Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis, strawweights Felice Herrig, and Michelle Waterson and heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Alexander Volkov. At a packed press conference that afternoon, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and two-division champion Conor McGregor say their pieces but don’t share a stage; Nurmagomedov sticks to his schedule and leaves long before fashionably late McGregor gets to the Las Vegas Strip.
UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9ddaNGfwmY
On Episode 6 of UFC 229 Embedded, strawweight Michelle Waterson welcomes her daughter and mother to Las Vegas. All of the fighters make weight on Friday morning. Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates with chocolate, as opponent Conor McGregor’s team relaxes at home. Then opponents square off in front of a raucous crowd at T-Mobile.
