Conor McGregor vows to appeal as UFC fighter releases statement following rape civil case verdict
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Conor McGregor has vowed to appeal after being found liable for rape in a civil case at Dublin's High Court.
The former UFC champion was found to have assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand at the Beacon Hotel in Dublin in December 2018.
The 36-year-old fighter, who has consistently denied the accusations of 'raping and battering' Ms Hand, issued a statement last night expressing 'regret' over 'mistakes' made in his relationship with Dee Devlin.
The ruling has led to question marks over his sporting future, though McGregor has vowed to work hard in the gym as he targets a UFC comeback.
Conor McGregor has vowed to appeal after being found liable for rape in a civil case at Dublin's High Court
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In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, McGregor acknowledged his past errors, stating: "People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes."
The fighter admitted he "should have never responded to her outreaches" and "should have shut the party down."
He expressed regret about stepping out on "the woman I love the most in the world."
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People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches. I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 25, 2024
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However, McGregor maintained that "everything that happened that night was consensual and all the witnesses present swore to that under oath."
He concluded by announcing: "I have instructed my legal team to appeal the decision."
McGregor's future in the UFC remains uncertain, as he hasn't competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Conor McGregor has said he should never have 'stepped out' on Dee Devlin
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The civil court ruling could jeopardise his ability to enter the United States, where he holds numerous business interests.
His return to the octagon, currently under consideration by UFC boss Dana White, may be complicated if Homeland Security refuses to grant him a business and tourism visa.
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This development follows the High Court's order for McGregor to pay thousands in damages.
IO Interactive, developers of the Hitman video game series, have announced they are ending their relationship with McGregor.
The fighter had previously featured as The Disruptor character in the Hitman game.
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The company released a statement on X saying: "In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately."
They added: "We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications."
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