The Irishman helped set the tone for a contest that ended in chaos. But the UFC has always indulged the fighter – as long as he continues to deliver money
In the last six months, Conor McGregor has faced prison, taunted his opponent’s religion, country and father, and been comfortably beaten by a superior opponent. Somehow, it’s plausible to argue he has walked away a winner.
On a night when more people were projected to watch a UFC event than ever before, Khabib Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight title after a dominant performance against the Irishman. However, while Nurmagomedov’s in-cage performance was flawless, his post-fight antics tarnished one of the biggest nights in the promotion’s history.
Written by Karim Zidan
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/oct/07/conor-mcgregor-khabib-nurmagomedov-fight-ufc-229 under the title “Incredibly, Conor McGregor may profit from his farcical fight with Nurmagomedov”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
