UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R4, 3:03
Title Fight
Ireland
R2, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Haiti
R3, 4:49
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:52
R1, 3:26
Performance of the Night
R3, 3:42
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R2, 1:19
R3, 1:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis earned $50,000 each for their breathtaking, blood-soaked lightweight war that won 2018 Fight of the Year honors.
Performance of the Night: Derrick Lewis received $50,000 for his miraculous come-from-behind third-round knockout of Alexander Volkov with just 11 seconds remaining.
Performance of the Night: Aspen Ladd earned $50,000 for her ferocious first-round ground-and-pound stoppage over former Invicta FC champion Tonya Evinger.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $2,000,000 | — | — | $2,000,000 | |
| LOSS | $3,000,000 | — | — | $3,000,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $145,000 | — | $50,000 | $195,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $86,000 | — | — | $86,000 | |
| WIN | $135,000 | $135,000 | $50,000 | $320,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $46,000 | — | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 |
*Purses reported officially by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures do not reflect pay-per-view points, undisclosed locker-room bonuses, or Reebok athlete outfitting sponsorships. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 229
UFC 229 generated a staggering 2,400,000 pay-per-view buys in the United States, shattering the previous all-time MMA pay-per-view record set at UFC 202 (1.65M buys) [1.3.1].
The event generated an official live gate of $17,188,894.67 from 20,034 spectators at T-Mobile Arena, establishing the highest-grossing mixed martial arts gate in Nevada history [1.3.1].
Khabib Nurmagomedov improved his pristine MMA record to 27-0 (11-0 in the UFC), defending his lightweight title in dominant fashion and solidifying the longest active undefeated streak in promotional history.
Khabib’s fourth-round neck crank submission over Conor McGregor at 3:03 of Round 4 marked the latest submission finish in UFC lightweight championship history at the time.
Trailing on all three scorecards, Derrick Lewis knocked out Alexander Volkov at 4:49 of Round 3, registering the latest stoppage in a three-round heavyweight bout in UFC history.
Tony Ferguson earned his 11th consecutive victory in the UFC lightweight division, extending the longest active winning streak in 155-pound division history.
Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis was voted the 2018 Fight of the Year by the World MMA Awards following their sensational two-round war.
The telecast drew over 4 million live viewers on Russia’s Match TV at 7:00 AM local time, establishing an all-time combat sports broadcast viewing record in the nation [1.3.1].
In the United Kingdom, the live broadcast averaged 1,282,500 viewers on BT Sport 1, setting the all-time UFC television viewership benchmark in the UK [1.3.1].
Dominick Reyes dismantled former title challenger Ovince Saint Preux in a 30-27 unanimous sweep, improving his unblemished professional record to 10-0 (4-0 UFC) [1.3.1].
Vicente Luque knocked out Jalin Turner at 3:52 of Round 1, recording his 7th career first-round stoppage inside the Octagon [1.3.1].
Longtime veteran Nik Lentz recorded his very first UFC head-kick knockout victory, finishing former title challenger Gray Maynard at 1:19 of Round 2 [1.3.1].
When and where did UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor take place?
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor took place on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada [1.3.1].
Who won the main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor?
Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor via submission (neck crank) at 3:03 of Round 4 to retain the UFC Lightweight Championship.
What happened immediately following the main event of UFC 229?
Immediately after submitting McGregor, Khabib jumped the Octagon cage to attack McGregor’s cornerman Dillon Danis, sparking a massive brawl inside and outside the cage that led to suspensions and fines for both camps by the NSAC [1.3.1].
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 229 generate?
UFC 229 generated approximately 2,400,000 pay-per-view buys in the United States, making it the most-purchased event in mixed martial arts history [1.3.1].
Who won the co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis?
Tony Ferguson defeated Anthony Pettis via second-round TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 2 after Pettis broke his hand, in a war that earned Fight of the Night and 2018 Fight of the Year honors [1.3.1].
How did Derrick Lewis defeat Alexander Volkov?
Trailing on all scorecards entering the final seconds, Derrick Lewis landed a devastating right hand and ground strikes to knock out Alexander Volkov at 4:49 of Round 3, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus [1.3.1].
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 229?
Four fighters took home $50,000 bonuses: Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis won Fight of the Night, while Derrick Lewis and Aspen Ladd received Performance of the Night awards [1.3.1].
What was the live gate and official attendance for UFC 229?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 20,034 fans at T-Mobile Arena, generating an all-time Nevada record live gate of $17,188,895 [1.3.1].
Who won the light heavyweight bout between Dominick Reyes and Ovince Saint Preux?
Dominick Reyes won a dominant unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), dropping Saint Preux in the final seconds of the third round [1.3.1].
How did Aspen Ladd perform against Tonya Evinger?
Aspen Ladd overwhelmed former Invicta FC bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger on the ground, securing a TKO victory via punches at 3:26 of Round 1 to capture Performance of the Night honors [1.3.1].
Who won the strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Felice Herrig?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez defeated Felice Herrig via unanimous decision (30–26, 29–28, 30–27) in the main card opener [1.3.1].
How was UFC 229 broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, while the preliminary card was televised on Fox Sports 1 following early preliminary bouts streaming on UFC Fight Pass [1.3.1].
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 229?
The broadcast team featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Scott Holtzman defeat Alan Patrick?
Underdog Scott Holtzman scored a brutal third-round knockout over Alan Patrick via elbows from top position at 3:42 of Round 3 [1.3.1].
What were the official disclosed purses for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor?
Per the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Conor McGregor earned a flat base purse of $3,000,000, while Khabib Nurmagomedov earned a flat base purse of $2,000,000, excluding pay-per-view points [1.3.1].
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