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    Brawlers Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov suspended indefinitely

    By Bianca Britton, CNN

    Updated 1055 GMT (1855 HKT) October 25, 2018

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    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 October 6, 2018. Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor by submission in the fourth round.
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    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 October 6, 2018. Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor by submission in the fourth round.
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    Texas Longhorns defensive back D'Shawn Jamison and defensive back P.J. Locke III celebrate with fans after their game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018. The Lornghorns won the Red River Showdown by a score of 48-45.
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    Texas Longhorns defensive back D'Shawn Jamison and defensive back P.J. Locke III celebrate with fans after their game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018. The Lornghorns won the Red River Showdown by a score of 48-45.
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    Luis Severino of the New York Yankees reacts after closing out the third inning against the Oakland Athletics during the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018. The Yankees went on to win the game and advance to the American League Division Series.
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    Luis Severino of the New York Yankees reacts after closing out the third inning against the Oakland Athletics during the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018. The Yankees went on to win the game and advance to the American League Division Series.
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    Kicker Mason Crosby of the Green Bay Packers reacts after missing one of three field goal attempts against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Crosby missed a total of five kicks making him only the fifth kicker in NFL history to miss five kicks in a single game according to ESPN.com's Bill Barnwell.
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    Kicker Mason Crosby of the Green Bay Packers reacts after missing one of three field goal attempts against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Crosby missed a total of five kicks making him only the fifth kicker in NFL history to miss five kicks in a single game according to ESPN.com's Bill Barnwell.
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    Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle poses during a portrait session on October 03, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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    Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle poses during a portrait session on October 03, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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    Tom Brady of the New England Patriots throws a 34-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon for his 500th career touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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    Tom Brady of the New England Patriots throws a 34-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon for his 500th career touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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    Washington Capitals center Lars Eller grasps at the face of Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand in the third period on October 3, 2018 at Capital One Arena.
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    Washington Capitals center Lars Eller grasps at the face of Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand in the third period on October 3, 2018 at Capital One Arena.
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    Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark poses with her trophy after defeating Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia during the women's singles finals at the China Open on October 7, 2018.
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    Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark poses with her trophy after defeating Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia during the women's singles finals at the China Open on October 7, 2018.
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    Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grabs a rebound over Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game on Sunday, September 30, 2018.
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    Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grabs a rebound over Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game on Sunday, September 30, 2018.
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    Javi Martinez of Bayern Munich, and Daley Blind and goalkeeper Andre Onana of Ajax Amsterdam fight for the ball in the air during a Champions League match on October 2, 2018.
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    Javi Martinez of Bayern Munich, and Daley Blind and goalkeeper Andre Onana of Ajax Amsterdam fight for the ball in the air during a Champions League match on October 2, 2018.
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    Athletes participate at Ironman 70.3 in Cascais, Portugal September 30, 2018.
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    Athletes participate at Ironman 70.3 in Cascais, Portugal September 30, 2018.
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    Carlos Correa, George Springer and Jake Marisnick of the Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 3-1 in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
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    Carlos Correa, George Springer and Jake Marisnick of the Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 3-1 in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
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    Collin Johnson of the Texas Longhorns catches a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first half of the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.
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    Collin Johnson of the Texas Longhorns catches a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first half of the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.
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    Naomi Osaka of Japan throws her racquet during her women's quarter-final match against Zhang Shuai of China at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2018. Osaka advanced to the semi-finals where she was defeated in two sets by Anastasija Sevastova.
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    Naomi Osaka of Japan throws her racquet during her women's quarter-final match against Zhang Shuai of China at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2018. Osaka advanced to the semi-finals where she was defeated in two sets by Anastasija Sevastova.
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    Chad Le Clos of South Africa competes during the Men's 100m Butterfly final on day one of the FINA Swimming World Cup at Duna Arena on October 4, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary.
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    Chad Le Clos of South Africa competes during the Men's 100m Butterfly final on day one of the FINA Swimming World Cup at Duna Arena on October 4, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary.
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    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley stiff arms Denver Broncos defensive back Chris Harris during the second half of their game on Monday, October 1, 2018, in Denver, Colorado.
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    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley stiff arms Denver Broncos defensive back Chris Harris during the second half of their game on Monday, October 1, 2018, in Denver, Colorado.
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    Eight-time World Champion windsurfer Gollito Estredo competes in a freestyle competition at the Mercedes-Benz Windsurf World Cup on October 2, 2018.
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    Eight-time World Champion windsurfer Gollito Estredo competes in a freestyle competition at the Mercedes-Benz Windsurf World Cup on October 2, 2018.
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    David Price of the Boston Red Sox covers his face with his cap as he exits the game during the second inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 6, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Price was credited with the loss as the Yankees went on to win the game and tie the series 1-1.
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    David Price of the Boston Red Sox covers his face with his cap as he exits the game during the second inning of game two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 6, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Price was credited with the loss as the Yankees went on to win the game and tie the series 1-1.
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    Michiyo Nishiie of Japan returns the ball against Iran in a sitting volleyball match during day one of the Asian Para Games on October 7, 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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    Michiyo Nishiie of Japan returns the ball against Iran in a sitting volleyball match during day one of the Asian Para Games on October 7, 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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    Ralphie the Buffalo is brought on the field before the Colorado Buffaloes play the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field on October 6, 2018 in Boulder, Colorado.
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    Ralphie the Buffalo is brought on the field before the Colorado Buffaloes play the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field on October 6, 2018 in Boulder, Colorado.
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    United States' Matthew Anderson, left, spikes as Serbia's Nemanja Petric, Marko Podrascanin, and Drazen Luburic jump to block the ball during the 2018 FIVB Men's World Championship's third place match between USA and Serbia, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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    United States' Matthew Anderson, left, spikes as Serbia's Nemanja Petric, Marko Podrascanin, and Drazen Luburic jump to block the ball during the 2018 FIVB Men's World Championship's third place match between USA and Serbia, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.
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    Sterling Shepard of the New York Giants jumps over James Bradberry of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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    Sterling Shepard of the New York Giants jumps over James Bradberry of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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    Latrell Mitchell of the Sydney Roosters scores a try during the 2018 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Latrell Mitchell of the Sydney Roosters scores a try during the 2018 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Cam Newton and teammates pile on kicker Graham Gano of the Carolina Panthers after his game-winning 63-yard field goal against the New York Giants during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 33-31.
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    Cam Newton and teammates pile on kicker Graham Gano of the Carolina Panthers after his game-winning 63-yard field goal against the New York Giants during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 33-31.
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    New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton grasps the face of Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz during the first half of their match on October 6, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton grasps the face of Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz during the first half of their match on October 6, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    The South Carolina Gamecocks take the field for their football game against the Missouri Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.
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    The South Carolina Gamecocks take the field for their football game against the Missouri Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.
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    (CNN)Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's suspensions have been extended indefinitely following the brawl that broke out after their UFC fight earlier this month.

    The Nevada State Athletic Commission unanimously ruled on Wednesday to uphold the fighters' suspensions until the end of its investigation into the ugly scenes that broke out following McGregor's defeat by Nurmagomdov in Las Vegas.
    The Commission also voted to withhold half of Nurmagomedov's $2 million purse until a hearing in December.
      READ: Conor McGregor comeback ends in defeat amid chaotic scenes
      Nurmagomedov chases down McGregor during their UFC lightweight championship bout.
      Nurmagomedov chases down McGregor during their UFC lightweight championship bout.
      "I have felt half was a good enough amount of money, to release a million dollars," the NSAC chairman, Anthony Marnell, said during the meeting. "That should cover all expenses, give the fighter some money.
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      "At the same time, it's still a very substantial amount of money to be withheld until we can get to the case in December and get all of the testimony or potentially we get a settlement agreement.
      "Who knows how that will go over the next 60 days, but it's enough money to keep this contestant's interest in this hearing."
      READ: UFC 'never going to change' after trash talk fuels ugly brawl
      It comes after Nurmagomedov, who maintained his unbeaten 27-0 record with a comfortable victory over McGregor, scaled the octagon to launch an attack on the Irishman's team after the fight on October 6.
      Members of the Russian's team also launched their own assault on the beaten McGregor. Three men were reportedly arrested but later released after McGregor refused to press charges.
      Conor McGregor sits on the mat in the octagon after being defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov by submission on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, US.
      Conor McGregor sits on the mat in the octagon after being defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov by submission on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, US.
      While Nurmagomedov apologized for his actions, he said he had been aggravated by McGregor's pre-fight trash talk, with the Irishman, who had not fought since his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather in August last year, making remarks concerning the Russian fighter's family, religion, and nationality.
      "This is a respectful sport, not a trash-talking sport," Nurmagomedov said during a post-bout media conference.
        READ: Khabib Nurmagomedov threatens to quit UFC after brawl
        The pair were previously handed temporary suspensions on October 15 following the ugly scenes at UFC 229.