Conor McGregor's UFC future to be decided after losing civil case
McGregor had faced an accusation in the civil action that he "raped and battered" Nikita Hand in Dublin hotel in December 2018
Dana White is reportedly set to hand Conor McGregor a UFC lifeline despite the Dubliner losing a civil sexual assault case.
McGregor had faced an accusation in the civil action that he "raped and battered" Nikita Hand in Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor insists he had consensual sex with Ms Hand and has confirmed he will appeal the decision.
The former two-weight UFC champion has been ordered to pay Ms Hand €248,603.60 after a jury of eight women and four men returned with their verdict following deliberations of six hours and ten minutes.
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There will now be questions asked about McGregor's future in UFC, but according to the Daily Mail, White and the UFC are still considering including the Dubliner in their plans at a later date.
A source said: "Conor's UFC career is currently on ice but not completely dead in the water. He still is a draw and Dana White and UFC would still consider him to be a part of a future show, but with the stigma of the charge they may be wanting to steer clear from him."
The source added that president-elect Donald Trump was still invited to UFC shows despite being found guilty of 34 felony fraud counts - meaning "it's not over for McGregor by any means"
It went on: "So Conor is in some hot water, but he will be able to come back eventually once the dust clears. It will just be a little longer away than originally expected."
McGregor had been slated to fight Michael Chandler earlier this year but the bout was scrapped with two weeks notice after he broke his toe.
He has not fought in the Octagon for over three-and-a-half years since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in 2021.
McGregor has vowed to appeal the ruling, saying: "I will be appealing today's decision. The judge's instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages.
"I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed. I am with my family now, focused on my future. Thank you to all my support worldwide."
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