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mo4ch:>Path cleared for Khabib to headline UFC Abu Dhabi after teammates' suspensions commuted | Mo4ch News

A hurdle which had delayed Khabib Nurmagomedov's participation at UFC Abu Dhabi in September has been cleared after the Nevada Athletic Commission reduced the suspensions of two of the UFC lightweight champion's teammates.Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov, the latter being the cousin of the undefeated Russian fighter, were both suspended for a period of one year for their part in the UFC 229 post-fight brawl following Nurmagomedov's victory against Conor McGregor last October. Khabib was handed a nine month suspension, though he had the option of having that reduced by three months if he agreed to take part in an anti-bullying public service announcement - an offer which was refused by the Russian, who intimated that he would remain in solidarity with his teammates and not compete again until they were eligible to return.Also on rt.comClearing the way? Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin and training partner set to face Nevada CommissionAt a meeting of the Nevada Ath…