Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor pleads guilty in melee case
McGregor pleads guilty in exchange for five days of community service; he will also be evaluated for an anger management programme
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor pleaded guilty Thursday to disorderly conduct in exchange for community service to resolve charges stemming from a backstage melee at a New York City arena.
McGregor will also be evaluated for an anger management programme in addition to his five days of community service.
“I just want to say I’m thankful to the DA and the judge for allowing me to move forward,” McGregor said outside court. “I want to say to my friends, my family, my fans, thank you for the support.”
He and his entourage then rushed to a waiting SUV, separated by bike-rack barricades from dozens of photographers and reporters.
The 30-year-old Irish fighter was joined in Brooklyn court by his 25-year-old friend and co-defendant Cian Cowley, who got three days of community service and anger management.