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The first UFC simultaneous two-division champion Conor McGregor remains in the spotlight despite his hiatus from the octagon. Recently, the Irish star grabbed the headlines for defending himself against alleged sexual assault charges. One MMA legend gave a brutal three-word reaction to the case's recent update.
Nikita Hand, who alleged McGregor of sexual assault, had a favorable hearing, with the jury ordering 'The Notorious' to pay around $250,000 in damages, according to Sky Sports.
Hand's lawsuit claimed the alleged sexual assault occurred in 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. McGregor continues to deny all allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual.
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson reacted to an X post by MMA Orbit regarding the verdict of McGregor's case. Johnson did not hold back in his reply:
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“Shame on him.”
Meanwhile, Hand spoke to reporters following the verdict and expressed her gratitude to the judicial system:
"I'm overwhelmed and touched by the support I have received from everybody...I want to thank all the women and men out there who have supported me throughout this trial. For every person who reached out to me, a card, letter, email... it hasn't gone unnoticed... I want to show [my daughter] Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is and justice will be served."
McGregor has voiced his desire to appeal the court's decision.
Conor McGregor responds to verdict
Conor McGregor shared his take after being found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand and ordered to pay damages.
McGregor took to his X account to release a statement, expressing his intention to appeal the decision. He also claimed the jury did not hear all the evidence the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had reviewed, 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.”
Check out Conor McGregor’s X post below:
