UFC star Conor McGregor has pleaded not guilty to robbery and criminal mischief in Miami.
The 30-year-old is accused of grabbing a fan's phone and smashing it outside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in Florida last month.
At a court appearance overnight, lawyers for Mr McGregor entered pleas of not guilty to charges of robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief.
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The Dubliner was not present in court.
After the appearance, the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office released video footage of the night in question.
Video: Miami Herald/Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office
Mr McGregor is due back in court on April 30th and a trial has been scheduled for May 13th in Miami.
McGregor is a former two-division UFC champion.
He appeared to announce his retirement from the sport on Twitter last month.
