Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Fine And Suspension

Russian UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is blaming “politics” for his $500k fine and 9-month suspension for instigating the infamous post-fight brawl following his lightweight title defense against Conor McGregor in October.

Nurmagomedov responded to the punishment levied against him by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on Tuesday, tweeting “politics forever” moments after his section of the hearing concluded, apparently suggesting that the process was far from impartial

politics forever

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 29, 2019

Shortly after he also posted on Instagram titled“wake me up, when it’s all over.”

The UFC lightweight champion was not in attendance for the hearing but his manager Ali Abdelaziz told MMA journalist Ariel Helwani that he didn’t believe the financial aspect punishment was above board.

“I don’t think it’s fair. Khabib gets $500k and Conor gets $50k? I think it’s bullsh**,” Abdelaziz said, though he did maintain that the 9-month suspension (which could be reduced to 6-months by contributing to an anti-bullying PSA) was acceptable.

Conor McGregor Gets 6-month Suspension and Fined $50k https://t.co/w2ZTidonot

— SportsGossip.com (@sportsgossip) January 29, 2019

“That’s fair. They’ll both get six months. But for his teammates, it’s too much.”

Just spoke to Khabib’s manager @AliAbdelaziz00.

On the fine difference:

"I don't think it's fair. Khabib gets $500k and Conor gets $50k? I think it's bullshit."

On the length of the suspensions:

"That's fair. They'll both get six months. But for his teammates, it's too much."

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 29, 2019

Dillon Danis, McGregor’s teammate who was the target of Khabib’s atack immediately after the bout, responded to Nurmagomedov’s tweet saying, “Shut up.”