Conor McGregor verontschuldigt zich voor incident tijdens Bellator 187

Zijn teamgenoot Charlie Ward vocht tijdens Bellator 187 tegen John Redmond.

Omdat McGregor dacht dat zijn teamgenoot zijn gevecht voortijdig had gewonnen klom McGregor over de kooi om deze overwinning te vieren. Toen scheidsrechter Marc Goddard probeerde om McGregor uit de kooi te krijgen werd de Ierse super ster helemaal gek en duwde Goddard en sloeg zelfs een van de juryleden.



Sindsdien heeft de MMA wereld gretig gewacht op zowel een verklaring van McGregor als nieuws over zijn onvermijdelijke straf.

McGregor komt net met onderstaande verontschuldiging: "I sincerely apologize for my behavior at last weekends fight event in Dublin. While trying to support a loyal teammate and friend, I let my emotions get the best of me and acted out of line. As a multiple weight UFC champion, executive producer, role model and public figure, I must hold myself to a higher standard. The referee Marc Gonard was making a horrendous decision in trying to pick an unconscious fighter up off the floor and force the fight to continue into the second round. Even against the wishes of the said fighters coach. The fight was over. After witnessing my fighter in a fight where the worst happened and the opponent passed away from his injuries on the night, I thought the worst was about to happen again, and I lost it and over reacted. I am sorry to everyone. I sincerely apologize to the Director of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation, Mike Mazzulli, all the officials and staff working the event, Andy Ryan and his fighter John, two stonch ones that put up a great fight every time. That side will always have my respect, and lastly every one of my fans. I love yous all! I’ve always learned from my mistakes and this will be no different."