The Irish fighter gatecrashed the event on the day he was stripped of his world lightweight title. A footage appeared which showed him trying to throw a railing and chairs at a bus carrying other fighters.
It was regarded as “one of the most disgusting things” that had happened in the sport’s history by UFC president Dana White.
In an interview with ESPN, White said he believed McGregor and “20 guys” got into the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where UFC fighters were boarding a bus after a news conference.
A footage appeared on the Instagram story of undercard fighter Felice Herrig with the caption: “Conor McGregor causing trouble“.
The NYPD later said McGregor was wanted for questioning after which he turned himself in. He has been charged with three counts of assault and one of criminal mischief, the NYPD said. Police had earlier said one person had been injured as the bus window was smashed.
Three fights have been cancelled this weekend after the incident. Fighter Michael Chiesa received “several facial cuts” and tweeted to say he is “devastated” not to be able to face Anthony Pettis. UFC released a statement saying Ray Borg had “multiple cornea abrasions” and would not be fighting Brandon Moreno.
(ESPN)
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