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Dana White ‘surprised’ by Khabib Nurmagomedov punishment, calls it a ‘little harsh’

Dana White believes that the Nevada Athletic Commission were a little heavy handed when it came to fining Khabib Nurmagomedov for his involvement in the UFC 229 post-fight brawl.

On Tuesday’s meeting of the NAC, a five-member committee voted in favor of a settlement agreement that will see Nurmagomedov receive a nine-month suspension and a $500,000 fine for his involvement in the UFC 229 post-fight brawl. The suspension can be reduced by up to three months pending Nurmagomedov’s participation in an anti-bullying public service announcement that must be approved by the NAC.