WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and may be uncomfortable for some to read.
UFC star Conor McGregor is facing a rape allegation, which the fighter denies.
TMZ reports that an unnamed woman has accused McGregor of “violently” sexually assaulting a woman inside of a men’s bathroom at Game 4 of the NBA Finals last week in Miami.
McGregor’s appearance at the game already generated news when McGregor performed a skit with the Heat’s mascot by delivering two punches that led to the person receiving medical treatment due to one of the punches connecting.
TMZ obtained the demand letters sent to McGregor, the NBA, and the Miami Heat on behalf of the woman and attorney Ariel Mitchell that detailed the allegations.
According to the letters, the woman was placed into the men’s restroom by security, who separated her from her friend and McGregor was in the restroom. The letter claims that McGregor “shoved his tongue in the victim’s mouth and aggressively kissed her” but she fended him off.
When she had to urinate, McGregor allegedly forced her to have oral sex and grabbed the woman, and put her against the wall where he attempted to sodomize her, according to the letters.
The letters stated that the woman reported the incidents to the authorities on Sunday morning with the NBA, Miami Heat stating they are aware of the allegations and the Heat organization is conducting an investigation.
McGregor’s side is denying the claims with a statement to TMZ on his behalf that the “allegations are false” and that “Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated.”
The UFC released the following statement:
The organization is aware of the recent allegations regarding Conor McGregor and will continue to gather additional details regarding the incident. UFC will allow the legal process to play out before making any additional statements.
Aaron Bronsteter of TSN received the following statement from the Miami Police Department:
A statement from @MiamiPD officer Michael Vega regarding the allegations made against Conor McGregor:
“At this time all we can confirm is that MPD’s Special Victims Unit is investigating a report that was filed Sunday, June 11, 2023.
This is an open investigation so no…
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 15, 2023
McGregor is one of the coaches on the current season of Ultimate Fighter, which airs Tuesday nights on ESPN and ESPN+.
