C. McGregor was attacked by the Russian's partners. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @robtramonte
UPDATE: Conor McGregor did not press charges against members of Khabib's team and they were released after detention
The confusion involving the Khabib Nurmagomedov e Conor McGregor It already had its first consequence in the early hours of this Sunday (07). After the fight broke out after the main fight of UFC 229, three members of the Russian's team were arrested. They invaded the octagon to attack the Irishman.
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The information about the arrest was announced by UFC president, Dana White, in an interview on the FOX Sports channel in the United States. “Three guys who were involved in the incident, I believe it was those three, are on their way to prison now,” Dana said.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan during the broadcast on the North American channel 'ESPN' revealed that Dennis was hurling insults at Nurmagomedov during the fight. “Every time Khabib passed in front of the Irishman’s corner, the coach insulted the fighter,” he said.
The extent of the implications that Khabib and his team could suffer after UFC 229 is not yet known. So far, the Las Vegas Police have footage of the attack and Nurmagomedov's salary has been withheld. White even questions the possibility of the Russian team not obtain authorization to return to the United States.
“Are they going to get a visa again to come back to this country? There are many things, many repercussions of what they did tonight. There are many things that they still haven’t realized”, concluded the leader
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