Former UFC light-weight champion Conor McGregor, who additionally held gold at 145 kilos, was accused of “violent” sexual assault on Thurs. stemming from a post-game incident that allegedly occurred after Recreation 4 of the NBA Finals at Kaseya Middle in Miami.
McGregor denied the allegations in a quick assertion from his representatives.
“The group is conscious of the current allegations relating to Conor McGregor and can proceed to collect extra particulars relating to the incident,” UFC officers added to the promotion’s web site. “UFC will permit the authorized course of to play out earlier than making any extra statements.”
This isn’t the primary time McGregor has confronted allegations of sexual misconduct. “Infamous” was lately within the headlines for separate incidents in Ibiza and his native Eire however was not charged in both of the earlier circumstances.
“We’re conscious of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation,” representatives from Miami Warmth wrote on Twitter. “Pending the result of this investigation, we’ll withhold additional remark.”
McGregor, 34, is featured on The Final Fighter (TUF) 31 each Tues. evening on ESPN and was anticipated to make his Octagon return in opposition to light-weight bruiser Michael Chandler later this 12 months, although current developments have put that timeline in jeopardy.
Keep tuned to MMAmania.com for extra on this still-developing story within the coming days.
