UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on April 7, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Production
Chaos of a card reduced from 13 to 9 fights in 72 hours.
Practical Effects
Iaquinta took Khabib on 24 hours notice with zero gameplan.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Iaquinta was literally selling houses in Long Island 48 hours before fighting for a UFC title.
This event marked the peak of the Conor-Khabib rivalry buildup—McGregor's arrest happened three days prior, making this the most 'cursed' card in UFC history.
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