McGregor’s grappling skills are probably in the average range and that’s an area where he’s been taken advantage of before. McGregor fans will be foaming at the mouth to place a wager on the Irishman, especially at plus-money, but is that a smart bet vs the 26-0 Nurmagomedov, whose smothering grappling style has been completely unsolvable? The mega-fight will take place tonight in Las Vegas at UFC 229.įrom a promotional standpoint, making the fight is a dream come true for the UFC as it will undoubtedly be one of the most profitable events in their history, and from a betting standpoint, there’s lots of money to be made too. Perhaps the best striker in the game vs the best grappler in the game is a dream fight for UFC fans and Nurmagomedov, the current UFC lightweight champion, is favored to win at -170 with McGregor coming back at +140. Video Poker Guide: Play the Best Online Video Poker GamesĬonor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is a clash of styles that the sport of MMA was created for.
