Conor McGregor is back. The biggest name in MMA by far, McGregor has managed to do what no other MMA star has managed and become bigger than the UFC organisation. After nearly two years outside of a cage — and one boxing mega-mismatch — he’s back to fight unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 6.

But while McGregor has long passed into the realm of household name, Nurmagomedov is an unknown entity outside of MMA fans. But those who are in the know are aware that this fight is no picnic for McGregor, who fights an unbeaten man who is world-class proficient at McGregor’s most lacking element of his game. So, if you’re planning on watching this comeback, here’s some things you should look out for.

Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov: 5 Essential Things to Know

Conor McGregor is back. The biggest name in MMA by far, McGregor has managed to do what no other MMA star has managed and become bigger than the UFC organisation. After nearly two years outside of a cage – and one boxing mega-mismatch – he’s back to fight unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 6.