Khabib vs. McGregor: The Feud That Exploded at UFC 229 | Dark Side of the Cage (Episode 4)

Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov became one of the most bitter and explosive rivalries in UFC history. What began as mutual respect between two rising MMA stars spiraled into a deeply personal feud fueled by title disputes, trash talk, the infamous UFC 223 bus attack and a confrontation that would ultimately explode beyond the Octagon at UFC 229. Those closest to McGregor and Nurmagomedov revisit their parallel paths to superstardom, Khabib’s frustration as Conor became the UFC’s biggest attraction, the events that turned their rivalry personal and the chaos surrounding their 2018 lightweight championship fight. From Khabib’s fourth-round submission victory to the cageside brawl that followed, the effects of McGregor vs. Khabib continued long after UFC 229 ended. About Dark Side of the Cage: Back for its second season, Dark Side of the Cage cuts through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind its most iconic competitors and delves into the controversial and infamous events along the path to the sport's dominance. Chapters: 0:00 Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov 3:18 The Origins of Conor and Khabib 8:59 Khabib Arrives in the UFC 10:58 Conor McGregor’s Rise to Superst 16:02 The Lightweight Title Divide 19:30 The McGregor-Khabib Feud Begins 23:25 The UFC 223 Bus Attack 28:46 UFC 229 Becomes Personal 32:21 McGregor vs. Khabib at UFC 229 36:34 Khabib Defeats McGregor 37:00 Chaos Erupts After the Fight 39:55 Suspensions, Fallout and Khabib’s Retirement 42:59 The Rivalry Lives On Follow VICE TV: Website | https://www.vicetv.com Channel Finder | https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/channel-... Facebook |   / vicetv   Twitter | https://x.com/vicetv Instagram |   / vicetv   TikTok |   / viceontv