UFC 229 results -- Khabib vs. McGregor: Live updates, fight card, start time, highlights

LAS VEGAS -- In arguably the most insane moment in UFC history, Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in the fourth round of their lightweight title fight via rear-naked choke. But that's just where the insanity started. As soon as the referee called the bout, Khabib screamed in McGregor's face and jumped outside of the Octagon to attack a member of McGregor's team. Back inside the Octagon, a member of Khabib's crew sucker punched McGregor as security swarmed on the entire area.

McGregor was soon sent to the back of the T-Mobile Arena, while UFC president Dana White refused to put the lightweight title around Khabib's waist because he was fearful that the place would erupt in a riot.

Check out a quick recap of the match below along with full commentary and highlights at the bottom of the post. CBS Sports will update this breaking news story shortly.

Round 1: McGregor and Khabib immediately went to the mat with Khabib soon pushing McGregor into the cage for a takedown while locking his legs together. McGregor avoided damage and got a couple head shots in but never had control as Khabib eventually put the challenger on his back for the final 90 seconds of the round. McGregor did a good job holding his own while Khabib pulled his energy. Winner: Nurmagomedov, 10-9

Round 2: Khabib hit McGregor with a huge right a few seconds into the round, stumbling the challenger back, but McGregor immediately responded with a running knee. Khabib then took McGregor down again up against the cage with four minutes left in the round. The champion controlled McGregor from there with a number of big swinging rights hitting the prone challenger. Holding McGregor's legs, Khabib began to tee off with some ground strikes on McGregor, driving him into the face as McGregor is unable to move despite covering up. At this point, UFC's significant strikes count stood at 59-3 for the champion. An attempted kimura lock failed for Khabib, and McGregor soon got to his feet while still trapped against the cage. McGregor barely showed any offense in the round. Winner: Nurmagomedov, 10-8 (20-17 Khabib)

Round 3: McGregor connected with some tentative strikes to start, looking a bit fatigued, though Khabib does a bit too considering the energy expended on the ground game. Khabib attempted another takedown but McGregor thwarted it and continued landing blows, including an uppercut that stunned Khabib and a number of other strikes that wounded the champion. Khabib attempted another takedown with 90 seconds left but it only worked briefly as McGregor immediately rose to his feet. McGregor dominated Khabib through stand-up striking for the vast majority of the round. Winner: McGregor 10-9 (29-27 Khabib)

Round 4: Once again, McGregor started striking Khabib, who did not take as long to attempt a takedown and succeeded. Khabib soon locked McGregor's head, cut off his breathing with a rear-naked choke and forced a tap out. Khabib immediately screamed in McGregor's face, jumped out of the Octagon and attacked someone in the crowd. One of Khabib's teammates punched McGregor in the Octagon after the fight, and he swung back. UFC immediately cut to a wide shot of the arena. Winner: Nurmagomedov via submission

CBS Sports will update this breaking news story shortly.

UFC 229 fight card, recap

Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Conor McGregor -- lightweight title
Tony Ferguson def. Anthony Pettis via second-round TKO (stoppage, broken hand)
Dominick Reyes def. Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision (30-27, x 3)
Derrick Lewis def. Alexander Volkov via third-round TKO
Michelle Waterson def. Felice Herrig via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
Jussier Formiga def. Sergio Pettis via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)
Vincente Luque def. Jalin Turner via first-round TKO (punches)
Aspen Ladd def. Tonya Evinger via first-round TKO (punches)
Scott Holtzman def. Alan Patrick via third-round TKO (elbows)

UFC 229 live results

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