Conor McGregor has been convicted and fined €1,000 for assaulting a man in a pub in Dublin last April.
The 31-year-old punched the man in the face after he refused several glasses of his own-brand whiskey, which he was handing out to people in the bar.
The court heard the UFC fighter has already paid compensation to the man, but the amount wasn't disclosed this afternoon.
His victim didn't attend today’s sentence hearing, but McGregor’s solicitor told the judge he accepts his client’s apology.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor at the Criminal courts of Justice in Dublin, 01-11-2019. Image: Brian Lawless/PA Wire/PA ImagesMcGregor pleaded for leniency and the judge was told a conviction would cause him severe difficulties in relation to fights in the US.
The judge noted his early plea and remorse, and while she decided a custodial sentence wasn't appropriate, she did convict and fine.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been convicted and fined €1k for punching a man in a Dublin pub last April after he refused repeated offers to take a free glass of his own whiskey off him.
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Mr McGregor was first before the court a few weeks ago after being served with a summons to the alleged assault.
His case was adjourned that day to facilitate the disclosure of certain material to his legal team, including CCTV footage.
When it returned to court today, his solicitor told the judge he intended to plead guilty.
The 31-year-old UFC fighter sat in the dock as his case was discussed.
The State solicitor told Judge Treasa Kelly that the victim accepted his apology and does not want to make a Victim Impact Statement.
Reporting by Frank Greaney
