What’s really at stake – for the fighters, the fans, and the UFC – when Conor McGregor meets Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 this Saturday night? Retired UFC and WEC fighter Danny Downes joins MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes to discuss in this week’s Trading Shots. * * * * Downes: Ben, Conor McGregor makes his return to MMA Saturday when he takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. I’m sure everyone will make a healthy profit this weekend, but this fight isn’t another moneyweight cash grab. It’s a title fight between the two best lightweights in world.
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