Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s punishments for UFC 229 revealed
Those involved in the post-fight scuffle have been punished. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor have now been punished by the Nevada Athletic Commission following their actions in the aftermath of UFC 229. Conor McGregor has been suspended six months and fined $50k (the equivalent of €43,765) for his role in the post-UFC 229 melee. The […]
7 years ago
Joe Rogan defends Conor McGregor over UFC 229 criticism
“He did not tap prematurely.” Conor McGregor came in for a world of criticism following UFC 229 and the submission which ended the fight, but UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan has come to the defence of the Dubliner. Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor with what looked like a neck crank or face choke, but as […]
7 years ago
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov both suspended following brawl at UFC 229
The suspension could be extended indefinitely following further investigations. The Nevada Athletics Commission have suspended both Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov following their actions after their fight at UFC 229 last week. Their current suspension will last for ten days beginning Monday 15 October, and could be extended indefinitely following an investigation and a subsequent hearing, […]
8 years ago
Khabib Nurmagomedov threatens to quit the UFC if they punish his teammate for post-fight brawl
Strong words. Khabib Nurmagomedov has threatened to quit the UFC if his teammate is fired following the brawl that took place after UFC 229. His teammate, Zubaira Tukhugov, was one of the fighters who attacked Conor McGregor after the fight in the early hours of Sunday morning. Khabib has since posted a message on his […]
8 years ago
WATCH: Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father meet with Vladimir Putin following victory at UFC 229
This fight really was a massive occasion. Living in Ireland, it can be easy to forget the global significance of a Conor McGregor fight. If you had any doubt about just how big a deal his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov was, then Khabib meeting with the President of Russia, Vladamir Putin, a few days’ after the […]
8 years ago
Conor McGregor given one month medical suspension following UFC 229 defeat
He can have no contact training for several weeks following his submission defeat. Conor McGregor is on medical suspension until 6 November this year, and is to have no contact training until 28 October, following his submission defeat at UFC 229. While the majority of the attention has since been paid to what occurred after […]
8 years ago