Earlier on today, Khabib Nurmagomedov found out the extent of his punishment from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), over his part in the fracas at UFC 229. His cousin Abubakar Nurmagomedov, his teammate Zubaira Tukhugov also found out their fate. Along with Conor McGregor.

While McGregor only received a fine of $50,000, Khabib received one of $500,000. And while McGregor was suspended for six months, Khabib received nine months. Although this will be reduced to six months if he participates in a local anti-bullying campaign. Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Tukhugov received one year suspensions however. You can read more about the hearing here.

According to Khabib’s manager Ali Abdelaziz, the UFC lightweight champion isn’t happy with the NSAC punishments. Saying that he wouldn’t fight while his team mates are suspended and will never fight in Nevada again. As he told Ariel Helwani.

Just reported on @SportsCenter: Khabib Nurmagomedov is “done” fighting in NV due to the one-year suspension they handed his teammates today, his mgr Ali Abdelaziz said. He will also not fight until their suspensions are over and is now targeting a return to action at MSG in Nov.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 29, 2019

And it didn’t take long for Ben Askren to respond to this tweet.

November you say ?? https://t.co/BMocVrN5Zn

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) January 30, 2019

Askren has been campaigning for a fight with Khabib since signing with he UFC at the end of last year. The two also had some back and forth recently. Which you can read about here.

Whereas Khabib wasn’t happy with the punishment dished out by the NSAC, McGregor on the other hand, appeared to be happy with the outcome.

Statement from Conor McGregor’s manager @AudieAttar on today’s decision by the NAC:

“We are grateful to the commission for their serious focus and the decision which will allow fans to see their favorite fighter return to the octagon.”

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 29, 2019

Soon after the conclusion of the hearing for the UFC 229 incident, news broke out that McGregor’s team mate Artem Lobov, had been released by the UFC. You can read about that here.

This led to shots fired between Lobov and Askren.

Did the GoAT get cut? @frontrowbrian https://t.co/Kcz5dn6AFL

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) January 29, 2019

Keep that belt warm for me Ben, I'll be back for it after I take over boxing ?????

— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019

Artem you literally stink at fighting, your record is 13-15! I’m glad you’re living the gimmick because we are all getting a good laugh out of it l. https://t.co/HL1YndHkxL

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) January 29, 2019

Relax there Ben, I went the true fighters road and fought the best at every turn, I came up short often, but I gave it my all every time and never quit or hide from the challenge like some

— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019

Are you trolling me? Because there is no way you actually believe this right? https://t.co/kr0nfNPyBV

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) January 29, 2019

Mate you were hiding in asia, fighting retired nike factory workers, win a real fight first then talk, pube head

— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019

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