Two years later, Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is less than 24 hours away. Last night he came face-to-face with his opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov, for the final time before they step into the Octagon.
The ceremonial weigh-in took place after both men had made weight earlier in the day. Nurmagomedov stepped onto the scales to produce a bang-on 155 lb total. McGregor had half a pound to spare.
They later returned to the T-Mobile arena to stare down and had to be pulled apart after a tense affair. McGregor slapped down his foe's arms and the pair were separated. However, the Irishman did answer Khabib's beckoning hands by aiming one last kick towards his head.
AMAZING ATMOSPHERE! ?#UFC229 is going to be out of this world!
RT if you are #TeamMcGregor ?? pic.twitter.com/UfHIfofrfJ
— Watch #UFC229: Khabib v McGregor live on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 6, 2018
CAN. NOT. WAIT!!!
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor square off before #UFC229!! pic.twitter.com/Eplumi0Enc
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 6, 2018
Joining McGregor during the event was rapper Drake, who wore a tricolour.
.@Drake x @TheNotoriousMMA 📸 @TheJoshEldridge pic.twitter.com/tbx5icr5Id
— Complex (@Complex) October 6, 2018
The 6 God and The 12 animal! pic.twitter.com/S1KfNlwam3
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 6, 2018
