A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Conor McGregor's life and career.
Conor McGregor is a highly successful Irish mixed martial artist and businessman. He achieved prominence in the UFC, becoming the first fighter to simultaneously hold titles in two weight classes (Featherweight and Lightweight). Prior to his UFC success, he was also a two-division champion in Cage Warriors. McGregor's achievements have solidified his status as one of the sport's biggest stars.
2009: Probation Act Given
In 2009, McGregor was given the Probation Act when he was an apprentice plumber for an assault causing harm offence.
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August 2013: Fight Against Max Holloway
In August 2013, McGregor fought and won against Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 26. Following the bout, McGregor tore his ACL and required surgery.
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August 2017: Mayweather defeats McGregor by TKO
On August 24, 2017, it was announced Mayweather and McGregor would compete for the WBC Money Belt. Mayweather defeated McGregor by TKO in the 10th round. Mayweather earned around $280 million overall, while McGregor came out with earning $130 million.
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November 2017: Speeding Fine in Rathcoole
In November 2017, Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit in Rathcoole, County Dublin, and was fined €400.
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2017: Boxing Debut vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
In 2017, McGregor transitioned to boxing, making his professional debut against Floyd Mayweather Jr. He was defeated via TKO in the 10th round.
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April 2018: McGregor attacks bus at UFC 223
On 5 April 2018, during promotional appearances for UFC 223, Conor McGregor and a group attacked a bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov and other fighters, injuring Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg. McGregor threw a metal dolly at the bus's window.
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June 2018: McGregor Released on Bail
In June 2018, McGregor was released on $50,000 bail until 14 June after being charged with assault, criminal mischief, menacing, and reckless endangerment. His bail conditions allowed him to travel without restriction.
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September 2018: Chiesa Files Lawsuit Against McGregor
In September 2018, Michael Chiesa announced a lawsuit against McGregor, claiming he experienced pain, suffering, and a loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the Barclays Center attack.
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October 2018: UFC 229 Post-Fight Brawl
In October 2018, following the UFC 229 fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov jumped out of the cage and attacked McGregor's training partner Dillon Danis, leading to a brawl involving McGregor and members of Nurmagomedov's team.
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October 2018: NSAC Complaint and Bans
In October 2018, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) filed a formal complaint against both McGregor and Nurmagomedov and issued indefinite bans pending an official hearing.
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November 2018: Speeding Fine and Driving Ban in Kill
In November 2018, Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to speeding in Kill, County Kildare, and was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for six months.
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December 2018: Assault and Rape Allegations
In December 2018, McGregor allegedly assaulted and raped a woman.
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December 2018: McGregor Assault and Rape Allegations
In December 2018, a Dublin court case revealed Conor McGregor had allegedly assaulted and raped a woman, leading to Proximo Spirits announcing it would no longer use McGregor's name or image on the drink.
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December 2018: McGregor Assault and Rape Allegations
In December 2018, a Dublin court case revealed Conor McGregor had allegedly assaulted and raped a woman, leading to sponsor losses and retailers dropping his products.
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December 2018: Alleged Sexual Assault in Dublin Hotel
In December 2018, an alleged sexual assault on a woman in a Dublin hotel took place, leading to a police investigation in March 2019.
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December 2018: Civil Action Allegations
In December 2018, civil action was taken against McGregor by Nikita Hand, who alleged he violently beat and raped her in Dublin.
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December 2018: NSAC Official Hearing
In December 2018, the official hearing regarding the brawl took place with the NSAC.
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2018: Prior Convictions
In 2018, McGregor had 18 prior convictions from 2018 going back to 2009.
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January 2019: McGregor's Suspension and Fine
In January 2019, the NSAC announced a six-month suspension for McGregor (retroactive to 6 October 2018) and a $50,000 fine related to the UFC 229 post-fight brawl.
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March 2019: McGregor Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault
In March 2019, The New York Times reported that McGregor was under investigation by the Garda Síochána (police) following allegations of a sexual assault on a woman in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.
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August 2019: Video of McGregor Punching Man Released
In August 2019, TMZ Sports published a video showing McGregor punching an older man at The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin on 6 April, leading to a police investigation.
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October 2019: McGregor Appears in Court for Assault
In October 2019, McGregor appeared in court on assault charges related to the pub incident.
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October 2019: Second Allegation of Sexual Assault Reported
In October 2019, a second allegation of sexual assault was reported against McGregor, regarding an assault on a woman in a car alleged to have taken place earlier that month.
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September 2020: McGregor Arrested in Corsica
In September 2020, McGregor was arrested in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure but was released without charge after being held for two days.
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January 2021: Loss to Dustin Poirier
In January 2021, McGregor faced Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 and lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.
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January 2021: Civil Claim Launched After Declined Prosecution
In January 2021, after prosecutors declined to prosecute McGregor for the 2018 alleged sexual assault, a civil claim for damages was launched in the High Court.
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July 2021: Loss to Dustin Poirier due to Injury
In July 2021, McGregor faced Dustin Poirier for a third time at UFC 264 and lost the fight via technical knockout in round one after the ringside doctor stopped the bout due to McGregor's broken lower tibia.
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October 2021: McGregor Allegedly Assaults Francesco Facchinetti
In October 2021, McGregor allegedly assaulted Francesco Facchinetti in a nightclub in Rome, breaking his nose, which led to Facchinetti filing charges.
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March 2022: High Court Orders Disclosure of Information
In March 2022, the High Court made a pre-trial discovery order against McGregor, requiring the Gardaí to disclose certain information and documents gathered by them in relation to the 2018 allegation.
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March 2022: Arrest for driving offences in Dublin
On 22 March 2022, Conor McGregor was arrested in Dublin and charged with six driving offences. His car was seized but later returned, and he was released on bail.
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March 2022: Arrest for driving offences in Dublin
On 22 March 2022, Conor McGregor was arrested in Dublin and charged with six driving offences. His car was seized but later returned, and he was released on bail.
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April 2022: Scheduled court appearance for driving offences
In April 2022, Conor McGregor was scheduled to appear before Blanchardstown district court in relation to his arrest in March 2022 for driving offences.
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June 2022: McGregor appears in court for driving offences
On 23 June 2022, Conor McGregor appeared in Blanchardstown District Court in relation to events on 22 March 2022 and was remanded on continuing bail pending "further charges" as part of a dangerous driving prosecution.
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July 2022: Alleged Yacht Assault
On July 22, 2022, an incident allegedly occurred on McGregor's yacht in Ibiza, Spain, where he was accused of assaulting a 42-year-old woman during his birthday party.
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September 2022: Additional charge of careless driving
On 8 September 2022, Conor McGregor was charged with an additional charge of careless driving, adding to the six charges he already faced over the incident in March 2022.
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2022: Black Forge Inn targeted by petrol bombs
In 2022, the Black Forge Inn, owned by Conor McGregor, was targeted by petrol bombs.
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January 2023: Driving Trial Delayed Due to Illness
In January 2023, Conor McGregor's driving trial, originally set to begin, was delayed after his defence argued he was unwell. The trial was rescheduled for 31 July 2024.
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January 2023: Lobov's Defamation Lawsuit Denied
In January 2023, Lobov's lawsuit against McGregor for defamation, intimidation, and harassment was denied by the judge, and Lobov was ordered to pay the legal fees.
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January 2023: McGregor Accused of Yacht Assault
In January 2023, McGregor was accused of assaulting a woman on his yacht in Ibiza in July 2022. She gave a formal statement with Irish police, who then shared that statement with their Spanish counterparts.
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February 2023: Lawsuit Discontinued
In late February 2023, news surfaced that the lawsuit regarding the alleged incident on McGregor's yacht was discontinued by the plaintiff, with no further information provided.
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June 9, 2023: Accusation of Sexual Assault in Miami
On June 9, 2023, McGregor allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat.
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June 2023: McGregor punches Miami Heat mascot
In June 2023, McGregor appeared at Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami, Florida, to promote his pain relief spray and punched the Miami Heat's mascot, Burnie, twice, sending the man in the suit to the hospital. Most of the crowd booed McGregor for his actions.
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June 2023: Sexual Assault Allegation at Miami Heat Arena
In June 2023, Miami police received a report that McGregor had sexually assaulted a woman the previous night in a restroom at the Miami Heat arena, after Game Four of the NBA Finals.
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2023: Controversial Comments
Throughout his career, McGregor has become the subject of many controversies, and in 2023, McGregor made controversial comments about the Dublin riots, the Irish government's immigration policy and race.
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June 13, 2024: UFC 303 Fight Cancellation
On June 13, 2024, the UFC officially announced the cancellation of the fight between McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to an injury sustained by McGregor.
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June 2024: Attack on Hand's Partner and Home
In June 2024, after the trial, it emerged that Hand's partner had been stabbed and windows were smashed when attackers wearing balaclavas invaded their home.
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July 2024: Driving Trial Set to Begin
The trial for Conor McGregor driving offenses was set to begin on 31 July 2024.
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November 2024: Irish High Court Civil Case Verdict
In November 2024, the Irish High Court, in a civil case, found that McGregor assaulted and raped a woman in December 2018 and ordered him to pay over €248,000 in damages.
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November 2024: Jury Finds McGregor Raped Hand
On 22 November 2024, the jury returned their verdict and found that McGregor had raped Hand. Accordingly, McGregor was ordered to pay Hand nearly €250,000 in damages.
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December 2024: Order to Pay Legal Costs
In December 2024, McGregor was further ordered to pay the entirety of the woman's legal costs, approximately €1,500,000.
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December 2024: Legal Costs Ordered
On 5 December 2024, Justice Owens ordered McGregor to pay the entirety of Hand's legal costs, approximately €1,500,000, and said that he may begin contempt of court proceedings against McGregor for his comments about the case on social media after it concluded.
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2024: McGregor Faces Consequences for Assault and Rape Allegations
In 2024, following a Dublin court case where Conor McGregor was found to have assaulted and raped a woman in December 2018, he lost a sponsorship with IO Interactive. Additionally, retailers such as SuperValu, Tesco, and Wetherspoons stopped selling his stout and whiskey brands.
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2024: Proximo Spirits distances itself from McGregor
In 2024, following a Dublin court case where McGregor was found to have assaulted and raped a woman in December 2018, Proximo Spirits announced it would no longer use McGregor's name or image on the drink.
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January 15, 2025: Lawsuit Filed Against McGregor
On January 15, 2025, a lawsuit was filed against McGregor accusing him of sexual assault during an NBA Finals game in Miami on June 9, 2023.
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