UFC superstar Conor McGregor has reportedly been accused of sexual assault following his recent appearance at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The former two-division UFC champion has not fought in nearly two years, however, the Irishman has remained busy with many outside-the-cage activities. Recently, he took part as one of the coaches for the latest season of the promotion’s long-running series, “The Ultimate Fighter.” And episodes of season 31 are currently running on ESPN+.
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In his most recent public appearance to promote one of his business endeavors, Conor McGregor made headlines during a strange staged fight with a mascot at halftime of the Miami Heat’s Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets last week. That moment reportedly sent the individual underneath the costume to the hospital afterward. Unfortunately, that seems to be the least horrifying incident that included the MMA star that night.
On Thursday, TMZ reported that McGregor has been accused of “violently” assaulting a woman inside a bathroom after the NBA Finals game inside the Kaseya Center in Florida. In a demand letter from the victim’s attorney Ariel Mitchell, NBA and Heat security allegedly led the woman to a restroom where McGregor and his security guard were waiting.
The letter claims security would not let the woman exit the restroom before Conor McGregor allegedly emerged from a handicapped stall and “shoved his tongue in the victim’s mouth and aggressively kissed her.”
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“According to the letters, the woman was able to get McGregor off of her by telling him she had to urinate … but then McGregor allegedly forced her to have oral sex with him. McGregor is then accused of grabbing the woman and pinning her against the wall … before attempting to sodomize her.”
– TMZ Report
The woman claims she elbowed McGregor several times before getting enough space to escape the restroom. After leaving the venue she eventually reported the incident to local authorities. Mitchell says in the letters that his client is seeking settlements with the NBA, the Heat, and Conor McGregor ahead of potential litigation.
Representatives for the 34-year-old said the “allegations are false” in a statement to the outlet.
When asked about the story, NBA spokesman Mike Bass told Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, “We are aware of the allegations and are working with the team to gather more information.”
“Notorious” is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon against fellow TUF coach Michael Chandler at some point later this year. He has been accused of assault on several occasions since his rise to fame with the UFC.