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'ASSAULT!'

Khabib could face criminal charges and never get a USA visa again, says former UFC champion Michael Bisping

Russian fighter jumped out of cage to attack Dillon Danis after his victory over Conor McGregor

Michael Bisping thinks there could be severe consequences for Khabib for his post-fight actions

KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV faces criminal charges for his post-fight actions at UFC 229, according to former champion Michael Bisping.

The Russian fighter beat Conor McGregor in the main event in Las Vegas before losing his cool and sparking a post-fight brawl.

 Michael Bisping thinks there could be severe consequences for Khabib for his post-fight actions
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Michael Bisping thinks there could be severe consequences for Khabib for his post-fight actionsCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Tempers boiled over in an ugly end to the biggest UFC fight in historyCredit: Sportsfile - Subscription
​T-Mobile Arena ​in Las Vegas descends into chaos as Khabib Nurmagomedov starts fighting in the crowd after beating Conor McGregor at UFC229

Khabib jumped out of the octagon and attacked Dillon Danis as chaos broke out at T-Mobile Arena.

Two of Khabib's team members also attacked McGregor in the cage after the fight, which the Russian won in the fourth round.

British fighter Bisping, who was part of the Fox Sports punditry team in the US, thinks there could be severe consequences for Khabib.

He said on the post-fight show: "You can't jump out of a cage and assault people.

"That is a criminal charge and visas aren't given to criminals."

UFC chief Dana White confirmed that three of Khabib's team had been taken to jail in Nevada.

 Khabib jumped out of the octagon to attack Dillon Danis
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Khabib jumped out of the octagon to attack Dillon DanisCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fight was marred by the scenes after the fight
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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fight was marred by the scenes after the fightCredit: Getty Images

White said: "Khabib jumped the cage and went after one of Conor's guys who was talking trash to him and all hell broke loose.

"I'm just disgusted and sick over it.

"Three of his (Khabib) guys have been arrested and have been taken to jail.

"There are going to be charges filed against them I'm sure and god knows what the Nevada State Athletic Commission are going to do with Khabib.

"Are these guys ever going to get visas again? There are a lot of repercussions from what they did tonight, ones that they don't even realise yet."

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