Khabib attacks McGregor's corner after win; Conor takes punches in brawl
It was supposed to be the biggest fight in UFC history, but it was what happened after the bell that will dominate the headlines after UFC 229.
Following his submission win over Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov leaped out of the Octagon to attack the Irishman's corner. While the 155-pound champion was being escorted back into the ring, two people from his team jumped the fence and threw punches at McGregor.
צילום מתוך האולם של הקרב. וגם של הסיום של חביב-מקגרגור pic.twitter.com/7DtRWJK79m
— Ram Gilboa (@RamGilboa) October 7, 2018
All HELL has broken loose #UFC229 pic.twitter.com/ILaq4uRvvG
— Lei Anoa’i- Saifaleupolu 🇹🇹 (@badvibesvrackin) October 7, 2018
The ensuing insanity forced UFC president Dana White to send Nurmagomedov from the Octagon without giving him his belt.
DANA WHITE REFUSES TO GIVE KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV THE UFC CHAMPIONSHIP. #UFC229 pic.twitter.com/Pf2pIcbeoS
— GIF Skull (@GIFSkull) October 7, 2018
While exiting, Nurmagomedov had objects thrown at him from the crowd.
Khabib appears to get an Irish flag and beer thrown at him as he leaves pic.twitter.com/GzxUag3w4P
— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) October 7, 2018
McGregor was also escorted from the arena after the frenzy.
Conor McGregor is somewhere in there. He's escorted out before the decision is read. Chaos here at the T-Mobile. #UFC229 pic.twitter.com/68W8PmGs5D
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) October 7, 2018