A larger-than-life fight scheduled as a headliner event for UFC 229 would see reigning champion of lightweight category face off former two-division champ in the octagon. The media has left no stone unturned in speculating the possible outcome of the fight. As the fight buildup gains more momentum, the promotion is toiling hard to prep up for an encounter that would redefine the potential of the sport altogether.
With fans and media wildly chasing the updates of the upcoming fight, the news would come as adrenaline booster that the tickets for the highly anticipated brawl will be available for sale this Friday, August 16, 2018 at 1 p.m. E.T.
The tickets would be available at 1 p.m. E.T. from www.ufcfightclub.com to the entitled members of the UFC Fight Club program. The next league to get their hands on the tickets would be UFC newsletter subscribers. Fans can purchase the tickets by 1 p.m. E.T. from UFC.com on Thursday.
Right now, the tickets are priced at $2,505, $2,005, $1,505, $1,005, $755, $555, $405, $355, $305, $255, and $205, excluding the fees. One person can purchase up to eight tickets.
The event is to be aired live on pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on October 6 at 10 p.m. E.T.
The fight will witness two indomitable artists beef up for a lightweight affair. Undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov will be looking to seal his first defense against former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
The Russian Dagestani will be appearing in the octagon with a clean pro record thus far. In a career that revolves around 26 pro fights, out of which there are 10 UFC appearances, the Eagle hasn’t faced defeat yet. He rose to lightweight summit after defeating Al Iaquinta for a vacant title. The belt was relinquished by former champ Conor McGregor owning to his inactivity and infamous attitude outside the cage.
Conor McGregor along with several other fighters showed unexpectedly on April 5 on Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn causing a lot of disturbance in the loading area. The Notorious did not shy away from shooting a dolly at UFC bus that was carrying many artists including Nurmagomedov, Borg and Chiesa. Though his bitter rival remained unharmed, Borg and Chiesa were badly injured.
McGregor faced several charges, which put a stoppage to his fighting career. However, he recently entered a plea deal with the state of New York, helping him get clearance from court.
