Conor McGregor punches the Miami Heat mascot during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. The incident occurred during a timeout in the first quarter, while McGregor was being interviewed on the court. The mascot, Bernie, went up to McGregor and started dancing, which prompted McGregor to punch him in the face. The mascot fell to the ground and McGregor was carried off the court by security.
McGregor has since apologized for the incident. In a statement, he said he was "caught up in the moment" and that he "never intended to hurt anyone." He also stated that he was a "huge fan of the Miami Heat" and that he "wishes them the best of luck for the rest of the series."
The NBA has not yet announced any disciplinary action against McGregor. However, the incident is likely to result in a fine from the league.
In addition to the recent incident, McGregor has also been gathering security for his ViewRail training. He has been working with UFC Welterweight Champion Kamru Usman and has been showing off his superior striking skills. McGregor is expected to return to the UFC later this year and is rumored to face former lightweight champion Dustin Poirier.