Conor McGregor facing fresh probe after backflip from authorities
After initially being cleared of any wrongdoing, Conor McGregor is now under investigation over the crazy scenes at UFC 229.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has revealed it is planning to file official complaints against both McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov after their post-fight brawl, according to ESPN.
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The NSAC has launched a full investigation into the fight following Nurmagomedov’s win over McGregor at T-Mobile Arena, and is currently reviewing footage from the fight and interviewing those who were involved.
The commission has held Nurmagomedov’s US$2 million paycheque in expectation of filing the official complaint.
Why McGregor was originally cleared
The NSAC originally released McGregor’s US$3 million cheque, but has decided to file a complaint against him too after further review.
“We will be filing against Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov,” NSAC chairman Anthony Marnell told ESPN.
“Because we withheld one purse, we will have to move expeditiously to a complaint and hearing.
“We have held 100 percent of one of the fighter’s money, so the goal is to get the complaints out in the next 24 to 48 hours.”
Following McGregor’s submission in the fourth round with a rear naked choke, Nurmagomedov climbed out of the octagon and soon was in a brawl with members of McGregor’s entourage.
But after the NSAC cleared McGregor, new video emerged showing him throwing a punch at one of Nurmagomedov’s teammates too.
Three individuals were arrested, but were released after McGregor declined to press charges.
What happens now?
Marnell told ESPN that Nurmagomedov is facing both a fine and a suspension, and that he hopes to hold disciplinary hearings by the end of November.
“This is a serious issue, this is not a light issue,” Marnell said.
“This isn’t, ‘We smacked each other in the face in a hotel lobby the week of a fight.’
“This is the night of the event, and it needs to stay inside that field of combat.
“There are serious regulations and statutes about what took place, and the consequences have to match the actions.”
