Conor McGregor’s staged duel with a mascot reportedly resulted in a trip to the hospital.
According to reports the Irishman went a little over the top and the Athletic have reported that ‘Burnie’ the mascot had to visit the ER afterwards.
Source: The Heat's mascot, Burnie, had to go to the ER last night after a mid-game bit with former UFC champ Conor McGregor appears to have gone too far. More here, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/EeQVnIP8Ci
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 10, 2023
Conor McGregor knocks out the Heat mascot pic.twitter.com/X2t4P7LCS2
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 10, 2023
Upon hearing the news Dana White shared his thoughts.
You can watch the video below:
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor sending the Miami Heat mascot to the ER 👀 pic.twitter.com/HksDrTwqQq
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunchPromo) June 11, 2023
To be honest he’s not wrong is he? I mean getting punched in the face by anyone let alone a trained fighter is a bit daft.
Hopefully ‘The Notorious’ will make his eagerly anticipated return to the Octagon later this year, where he is due to face Michael Chandler.