Conor McGregor thanks fans for their support after rape allegation, vows to fight again

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Conor McGregor insists the rape allegations against him are ‘no more than a shakedown’. And his fans seem to believe him.

A large group of fans swarmed the UFC superstar outside his Manhattan hotel over the weekend. As he left the hotel with his fiancé and children, McGregor took time to pose for photos and sign autographs for fans.

“Thank you so much for the support, appreciate the support,” the 34-year-old fighter said.

McGregor is currently facing charges of violently sexually assaulting a woman in the men’s room after an NBA Finals game on June 9.

The woman claimed McGregor took her to the bathroom, kissed her without her consent and forced her to perform oral sex. She also claimed McGregor tried to rape her but was “too soft” to do so.

The video shows McGregor and his accuser together at a club table just minutes after the alleged sexual assault.

Ariel Mitchell, the accuser’s attorney, said the video shows her client and McGregor “obviously interacting awkwardly”.

“This is yet another video that supports what my client has said and supports what she has said to police since this incident began,” Mitchell said.

But McGregor’s attorney, Barbara R. Llanes, says the video actually proves the allegations to be false.

“While the plaintiff’s story still changed, our narrative of the evening never changed,” Llanes said. “This video only reinforces our position. We look forward to the rapid conclusion of the investigation.

The woman is seeking deals with McGregor, the NBA and the Miami Heat.

Conor McGregor says he will fight again

McGregor also told TMZ he was “looking to fight.”

The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion hasn’t fought since July 2021, when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Many have speculated that he may never set foot in the Octagon again, but McGregor seems to think differently.

He is currently training opposite Michael Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter and is expected to fight the lightweight contender after the show ends. But no date has yet been announced.

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