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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov Suspended for UFC 229 post-fight brawl

Five members of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) voted in favor of a settlement agreement that will see McGregor receive a six-month suspension and a $50,000 fine for his involvement in the UFC 229 post-fight brawl. Mcgregor’s suspension will be retroactive to October 6, 2018, allowing him to compete again by April 6.

The settlement will also see Khabib Nurmagomedov receive a nine-month suspension and a $500,000 fine for his actions. Nurmagomedov’s suspension will be retroactive to October 6, 2018, allowing him to compete again by July 6.