Russia's Nurmagomedov crushes McGregor, defends UFC title

LAS VEGAS. KAZINFORM - Russian mixed style fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor from Ireland during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 229 tournament in Las Vegas, defending his lightweight title, TASS reports.

Nurmagomedov secured victory by using a chokehold against his opponent in the fourth round.

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