In Pictures: Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Conor McGregor at UFC 229

A look at the incredible victory by Khabib Nurmagomedov over mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor. The Russian's win was marred by chaotic scenes after the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight contest on Saturday (Oct 6) night.

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Oct 08, 2018, 12:18 PM

Conor McGregor (left) and Khabib Nurmagomedov staring each other down during the main event of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 229. The highly anticipated lightweight contest took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct 6, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

Nurmagomedov (back) holds down opponent McGregor in the octagon during the UFC bout. PHOTO: AFP

McGregor sits on the ground as he is held down by Nurmagomedov. PHOTO: AFP

Nurmagomedov executing a takedown on McGregor. PHOTO: AFP

Nurmagomedov rains a punch on McGregor of Ireland during their UFC lightweight championship bout. PHOTO: AFP

Nurmagomedov (right) and McGregor exchanging blows during their highly anticipated bout. PHOTO: USA TODAY SPORTS

McGregor takes a punch in the face from Russian opponent Nurmagomedov. PHOTO: USA TODAY SPORTS

Nurmagomedov scoring another punch against controversial opponent McGregor during their bout. PHOTO: AFP

Nurmagomedov forced McGregor to submit via a rear-naked choke to stretch his professional record to 27-0. PHOTO: USA TODAY SPORTS

McGregor sits on the mat in the octagon after his defeat. PHOTO: AFP

Referee Herb Dean separates Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) from Conor McGregor after the latter tapped out. PHOTO: AFP

Nurmagomedov being escorted out of the arena by event officials after defeating McGregor. PHOTO: AFP

McGregor being escorted out of the octagon after his bout against Nurmagomedov. PHOTO: AFP

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