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(CNN)Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have received back-dated bans for their part in the ugly scenes that followed their fight in Las Vegas in October 2018. Let's take a look at 10 of the most illegal moves or strikes in the UFC today. Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have been banned by the Nevada Athletic Commission for their part in the ugly scenes that followed their fight in October 2018. That mean's the next time the Irishman will fight on MMA's biggest stage is UFC 220, scheduled for January 20th, 2018. Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia performs a rear-naked choke on Conor McGregor of Ireland in their UFC lightweight championship bout during the UFC 229 event inside T-Mobile Arena on … ‘I know, but it’s a big PPV, we need this.’ That’s the way of the game. There's no telling what he'll get up to then. He, and many others of course, revealed they’d be making untenable losses in sponsorship checks because of the new stringent pay structure. At this stage in his athletic career, and with his own ‘Fighter and The Kid’ podcast featuring Bryan Callen taking off, the 11-fight UFC veteran decided to step away from the sport. "The final blow of the night UFC 229 in association with McGregor Sports and Entertainment," he wrote. “The thing for me that is crazy … I was the first and only fighter banned for life from the UFC. Whether you are new to MMA or a veteran fan , it is open to everyone. After an emotional confrontation with Joe Rogan during one of their podcasts together, it was clear that Schaub needed to make a very tough decision. The post-fight brawl came after Nurmagomedov scaled the octagon to launch an attack on McGregor's team after. “The bottom line is that he was unprofessional, disrespectful, and it was not acceptable in my eyes in any situation," Mazzuli, the ABC president said in a statement. Boston-born and a huge combat sports fan for life, Tom loves to write about all the most buzz worthy and attention-grabbing headlines in MMA. Like it or not, McGregor is the face of modern MMA and the sport's most-recognizable figure, but Mazzuli's statement made it clear that the UFC and ABC would make no exceptions for their garrulous, foul-mouthed poster boy. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. "That’s when I lost it. We know Vitor juiced to the gills could possibly injury Jon Jones, they go, ‘ahh just don’t tell anyone, let him fight.’, “What if he wheel kicks Jon Jones, busts his eye, Jon’s career is over? The 24 Best Face Masks For Outdoor Workouts, Michael K. Williams on HBO's 'Lovecraft Country'. Australian politicians have called for "outdated" Octagon girls to be banned from next month's UFC event in Melbourne. Simple as that,", Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video, McGregor banned for six months after Las Vegas fight, Khabib suspended for nine months and fined heavily, Both bans backdated to night of the brawl. Now we know what they'll be: no McGregor at UFC 219. On Monday, Association of Boxing Commissions president Mike Mazzuli announced that McGregor would be banned from UFC 219 on December 30, where the Irish striking expert was … McGregor posted two messages on Twitter following the news. Thank you all.".

The former AFL and NFL Buffalo Bills practice player suffered two straight losses after building some momentum against Matt Mitrione and Lavar Johnson, but his drop in form proved to be enough to make ‘Big Brown’ consider his options. 99% of the world is. Mr. McGregor is not bigger than MMA.". On Monday, Association of Boxing Commissions president Mike Mazzuli announced that McGregor would be banned from UFC 219 on December 30, where the Irish striking expert was expected to fight Tony Ferguson, the interim lightweight champion. It’s no coincidence that ‘Big Brown’s’ hiatus and the introduction of the controversial UFC-Reebok deal run parallel to each other, in fact Schaub has been one of the most vocal opposer’s to the lambasted partnership. Conor McGregor's antics are the stuff of legends, but this time, he stepped out of line when he manhandled a ref during an altercation at a match he wasn't even fighting in, and struck another official. Groin Shots.