Sunday 7th October 2018 saw UFC229. McGregor vs Khabib. After all the trash talk, hype and court cases finally the two fighters came face to face in the cage to settle the score. Could McGregor vs Khabib II happen?
Unfortunately for Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov ended the fight with a 4th round face crank. What happened after that can only be described as ‘mayhem’.
Post McGregor vs Khabib at UFC 229
We hadn’t heard much from either team after it all kicked off on the night, until now. Yesterday McGregor posted on his official Instagram a post in a format we’ve never seen before.
McGregor describes the fight and asks ‘Thought’s on my last fight’ to which has seen close to 100,000 comments already.
Khabib Nurmagomedov comments
Until now we hadn’t heard much from Khabib. Until a comment appeared stating ‘It’s only business’, which is what McGregor has reportedly said to Khabib shortly after the fight.
What happens now?
The two fighters haven not met since fight night of UFC229, but they are both due to make an appearance in front of Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today. Where both fighters possible face sanctions for their actions.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has still not been awarded his $2 million winning’s due to it being held by NSAC. It is unconfirmed when its due to be released to the athlete.
It has been heard that Khabib has turned down a rematch against the Irishman although McGregor has been in contact with UFC president Dana White asking for a re match.
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