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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
UFC Superstar Conor McGregor Found Liable in Civil Case, What Comes Next?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. UFC superstar Conor McGregor was accused of assault and rape by Nikita Hand and a civil jury has found him liable for sexual assault. Hand claimed that the assault took place at the Beacon Hotel in Dublin on December 9, 2018. McGregor will now have to pay more than €248,000 in damages. Conor McGregor looks on from ringside prior to during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, on the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21,... Conor McGregor looks on from ringside prior to during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, on the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. MoreHand alleged in the civil suit that McGregor was stated to have "brutally raped and battered" her in December 2018. Initially, the UFC fighter stated that he and Hand had consensual sex at the Beacon Hotel, in south Dublin. BREAKING: No comment from Conor McGregor as he leaves court to a media flurry, — Paul Healy (@Healyhack) November 22, 2024 What Comes Next for Conor McGregor? McGregor has been steadily attempting to make his way back to the octagon and had a fight planned with Michael Chandler earlier this year. Despite wanting to return to the UFC, McGregor was forced out of action due to a broken toe. Chandler would end up no longer waiting for McGregor, and instead accepting a fight with Charles Oliveira, which occurred at UFC 309. Chandler did speak to Newsweek Sports about the potential to face McGregor, stating that the door is not closed for that matchup. However, the UFC might have to make a decision regarding McGregor's status as a fighter following his court case. The UFC knows how big of a star McGregor is, but his civil case could result Irish star not being able to fight for a long time, if at all. Time will tell what the organization does, but there is a chance that the promotion decides to move on from McGregor. McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier by way of a TKO due to a broken leg. Since 2018, McGregor has only fought four times. For more on the UFC, head to Newsweek Sports. Correction 6/3/25, 1:05 p.m. ET: This article was updated to reflect the fact that McGregor was not found guilty in a criminal case. He was found liable for sexual assault in civil court and appealed the decision in February 2025.
Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Slams Conor McGregor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There has often been much speculation that UFC great Conor McGregor would eventually find himself in WWE. Not only is the controversial fighter a widely recognized figure, but he is also known for hyping up his fights with a significant amount of trash talk. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night Additionally, McGregor has often been seen interacting with WWE figures, most notably when he threatened that he would suplex Paul Heyman "on sight." Former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes even said that he would like to see McGregor "dip his toes in into the water with WWE." Despite all of this, McGregor has never found his way into the squared circle, and one current WWE Superstar thinks that is for a good reason. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Conor McGregor looks on from ringside prior to during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, on the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at... LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Conor McGregor looks on from ringside prior to during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, on the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. UFC star Conor McGregor has been found guilty of assault. MoreIn an interview with the Irish Mirror, WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria was asked if she thought fellow Dubliner McGregor would ever appear in WWE. Her answer was simple and to the point: "He doesn't have what it takes." Lyra Valkyria Says Conor McGregor Doesn't Have What It Takes To Make It In Pro Wrestling — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 23, 2025 Valkyria then refused to comment on McGregor's chances of becoming President of Ireland. More Pro Wrestling: WWE WrestleMania 42 Relocation Confirmed: Report Valkyria isn't the only person to share this sentiment about McGregor. The aforementioned Paul Heyman has a similar opinion, although he had a bit of a longer explanation. "I am still thriving on top. I would like to see if Conor McGregor, at 57, is still thriving at the very top of his entire industry," Heyman said, per Jeremy Lambert of Fightful. "We'll see if he's even relevant, we'll see if he even lives to 57 with his lifestyle." "If he beats me up, who cares? I'm a 57-year-old Wise Man. I'm a Jew boy from the Bronx. This is a tough fight for Conor McGregor? I don't see him picking a fight with Roman Reigns. Then again, little people do what little minds tell them to do, and that's okay. I like the little guy, he's funny to me. Like a clown. He's here for my amusement." More Pro Wrestling: Triple H Confirms New PLE for New Orleans After WrestleMania Relocation Valkyria has quickly established herself as one of the best technical wrestlers on the WWE roster. Since her WWE debut in 2020, Valkyria has had incredible matches with the likes of Becky Lynch, Roxanne Perez, Meiko Satamura, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai. Valkyria has taken home the NXT Women's Championship, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, and is currently the inaugural WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. More Pro Wrestling: Fan-Favorite AEW Star Gives Honest In-Ring Return Update Goldberg Gives Major Health Update Ahead of WWE Retirement Match For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
