Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov banned and fined for post-fight brawl

Conor McGregor has been banned from competition for six months and fined $50,000 for a post-fight brawl at UFC 229.

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov banned and fined for post-fight brawl
Tue, 29 Jan, 2019 - 19:06
Stephen Barry

Conor McGregor has been banned from competition for six months and fined $50,000 (€43,750) for a post-fight brawl at UFC 229.

At a Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing, McGregor and his opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov were suspended for their respective roles in the brawl, with both bans backdated to the October 6 event.

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