Conor McGregor vs Khabib post-fight brawl: Everything we know so far about UFC 229 fallout

Here is what we know so far after UFC 229 ended in carnage

Luke Brown
Wednesday 10 October 2018 08:00 BST
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Khabib jumps out the Octagon after beating Conor McGregor

Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor in the fourth round of their UFC lightweight title fight, but the stunning result was immediately overshadowed by a post-fight brawl which culminated in three arrests.

Khabib immediately jumped over the Octagon after McGregor tapped out, hurtling towards the Irishman’s corner and attacking his training partner, Bellator welterweight Dillon Danis.

McGregor was meanwhile attacked by at least two members of Nurmagomedov’s team, who took advantage of the chaos by vaulting their way into the Octagon. However, footage later emerged which appeared to show McGregor throwing the first punch.

Here is everything we know so far about the situation.

Khabib could yet be stripped of his title
McGregor tapped out in the fourth round
  • Nurmagomedov's purse will be withheld pending an investigation by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
  • Nurmagomedov may also face criminal charges for his role in the brawl, potentially complicating any US visa applications he makes in the future.
  • However he did at least receive a congratulatory phone call from President Vladimir Putin.
  • White added that no decision has yet been made on whether Nurmagomedov will be stripped of his lightweight title
Khabib is restrained after the fight

For a full account of the evening: see this report.

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