Conor McGregor is undoubtedly the planet’s biggest and most famous MMA star. He was all set to return in the main event of UFC 303 but bowed out of the fight against Chandler because he got injured in the cage. This is not the first time Conor McGregor has been in the news and is trending on social media. He has been involved in many controversies inside and outside the cage.
In this write-up, we look at Conor McGregor’s past controversies.
Conor McGregor’s dark past
Conor McGregor has propelled the sport of MMA to a different level. The man became the most widely known athlete online mainly because of his shenanigans in the octagon and his ability to spew venom through his mouth. The man has also been in altercations outside the cage.
Driving Violations
The former two-division champion had multiple run-ins with the police in 2017 and 2018. He even admitted to reckless driving, paid hefty fines in court, and had his driving license revoked as a result. In 2022, he was charged with driving an uninsured vehicle and driving without a license. The case has been proceeding slowly in court, and a decision has yet to be made.
April 2018: Bus Attack
Conor McGregor’s infamous incident at the Barclays Center in New York takes the prize for being the most controversial event in his career. Conor reportedly threw a trolly at a bus that had fighters inside, which left several injured. The Mac was later arrested for the crime and spent several days behind bars. This was before he took on Khabib Nurmagomeodv in the cage.
Dublin Assault allegations
Conor McGregor was reportedly accused of sexual assault by a woman who claims that Conor assaulted her in a Dublin hotel in 2019. The former Lightweight champion denies the claims, and the proceedings have been ongoing in the court of law. This was the biggest allegation that Conor had to defend to protect his reputation. The law enforcement agencies also arrested him for the same.
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Conor McGregor has been arrested thrice in the past few years. It will be interesting to see if Conor can stay out of trouble for the rest of his career.
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