Conor McGregor’s journey from a plumber’s apprentice in Dublin to global superstardom reads like a movie script. He became the UFC’s first simultaneous two-division champion and transformed into one of sports’ most recognizable faces. His signature strut and quick-witted trash talk made him a household name, but now he’s making headlines for very different reasons.
After a Dublin High Court found him liable in a civil case for se*ual assault case last Friday, McGregor didn’t take the verdict quietly. True to his nature, he came out swinging – this time with words rather than fists. The court ordered him to pay approximately $258,440 in damages, but McGregor insisted he was innocent and planned to appeal the decision.
In typical McGregor fashion, he took to Twitter to voice his disagreement with the verdict. He didn’t mince words, calling the proceedings a “kangaroo court” and strongly maintaining his innocence. The former champ seemed ready to fight this battle with the same intensity he brought to his UFC matches.
Conor McGregor believes he was falsely accused of sexual assault, and says he will soon be vindicated:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 23, 2024
"This is not a court of hard evidence and truth. It is a kangaroo court of opinions and feelings. We are not done yet… Justice and truth will prevail!"#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/bvw1Nr9Qsx
The coming months will likely see more developments as Conor McGregor pursues his appeal. For now, the man who once said “We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over” finds himself in unfamiliar territory – fighting from a defensive position.
Dana White Reveals Likely Comeback Date For Conor McGregor
The former two-division champion‘s path back to the octagon looks more complicated by the day. It has been quite a rollercoaster since fans last saw McGregor in action – that night in 2021 when Dustin Poirier sent him hobbling away with a broken leg. Since then, fans have been playing the waiting game, marking their calendars with potential return dates only to cross them out again.
Now, UFC boss Dana White has finally thrown us a bone, suggesting Conor McGregor might make his comeback in late 2025. That is about another year of waiting. White, who’s usually as straightforward as a punch to the face, kept things typically brief: if it happens earlier, great, but don’t hold your breath.
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🚨 Dana White says he sees Conor McGregor returning "sometime the later part of next year"
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 14, 2024
(via. @jimrome) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/k10R30EKof
The situation gets even trickier when you factor in McGregor’s recent legal troubles. With two fights left on his contract and a civil court verdict hanging over his head, the path forward looks muddy. For now, fight fans will have to keep waiting and wondering if ‘The Notorious’ can recapture his old magic when or if he finally steps back into the cage.
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