UFC fighter McGregor facing criminal charges in New York
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was arraigned on felony criminal mischief and other charges in New York following a backstage melee at an event that injured two fighters and forced the removal of three bouts on Saturday night from UFC’s biggest card this year.
McGregor answered, “Yes, your honor” when the judge asked Friday whether he understood orders to stay away from the alleged victims in the case. He also was charged with misdemeanor assault, menacing and reckless endangerment.
He was released on $50,000 bond and co-defendant Cian Cowley on $25,000 bond. Both are due back in court June 14.