The Nevada State Athletic Commission has just approved a motion to release HALF of Khabib Nurmagomedov's $2 million purse from UFC 229 immediately.
The other $1 million will be held until Khabib's next hearing in front of the commission on Dec. 10th -- where the board will decide Khabib's ultimate punishment for the melee at the Oct. 6th incident.
Board members said during the hearing that the felt the $1 million they're still holding will cover all expenses related to the incident and is substantial enough to keep Khabib interested in the hearing.
Translation -- it's too much money for Khabib to blow off the commission.