What a shocking end to UFC 229, not the results of the fights but the events that happened after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor.
Khabib jumps out of the ring and goes after one of McGregor's trainers. Mayhem ensues as police, security and anyone in the area try to break things up. Right as things start to settle down, someone from Khabib's camp comes at McGregor. Both men swing at each other and then a third man sucker punches McGregor from behind.
Absolute madness! Despite defeating McGregor, Dana White refused to give Khabib his belt and forces both fighters to exit the arena under heavy security escort. I don't know what any of this means for Khabib and McGregor but I imagine the UFC will have to come down hard on both fighters. Khabib instigates the entire event with his actions and attacks someone outside of the ring. While McGregor clearly swings at one of Khabib's people inside the ring. Pure stupidity from numerous people.
No matter how stupid all of the post fight events were tonight, UFC is going to find a way to profit from this. This clearly sets up for a rematch now, even though Khabib dominated the fight. There is just too much money on the line for the UFC to come down too hard on either fighter but I'm sure we will here about punishments over the next few days.
A crazy end to a good night of fights and something to keep mma in the spotlight this week.
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