Challenges in the Life of Conor McGregor in a Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Conor McGregor's life and career.

Conor McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist, notable for his accomplishments in the UFC. He was the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold championships in two weight classes: Featherweight and Lightweight. Prior to his UFC success, he also held simultaneous Featherweight and Lightweight titles in the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2009: Prior Assault Conviction

In 2009, McGregor was given the Probation Act for an assault causing harm offence while he was an apprentice plumber.

August 2013: Fight Against Max Holloway

In August 2013, Conor McGregor fought Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 26, winning by unanimous decision. After the fight, an MRI scan revealed that McGregor had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), requiring surgery and sidelining him for up to ten months.

November 2017: McGregor fined for speeding in Rathcoole

In November 2017, Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit in Rathcoole, County Dublin, and was fined €400.

2017: McGregor accused of racism towards Floyd Mayweather Jr.

In 2017, Conor McGregor was accused of racism for taunting Floyd Mayweather Jr. at a promotional event, telling him to "Dance for me, boy," and urging the crowd to yell obscenities at Mayweather, his wife, and children.

April 2018: Arrest Warrant Issued for McGregor After Bus Attack

Following the bus attack incident, in April 2018, Dana White announced that there was a warrant out for McGregor's arrest. McGregor turned himself in and was charged with assault and criminal mischief and was released on $50,000 bail.

April 2018: McGregor Attacks Bus at UFC 223

In April 2018, during promotional appearances for UFC 223, Conor McGregor and a group attacked a bus containing Khabib Nurmagomedov and other fighters at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. McGregor threw a metal dolly at the bus, injuring Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, who were subsequently removed from the card.

June 2018: McGregor Awaits Trial, Allowed to Travel

In June 2018, McGregor was released on $50,000 bail, under the conditions negotiated by his attorney that allowed him to travel without restriction, while awaiting trial for charges stemming from the bus attack incident.

September 2018: Chiesa Sues McGregor Over Bus Attack Injuries

In September 2018, Michael Chiesa filed a lawsuit against McGregor, claiming that he suffered pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of injuries sustained during the bus attack in April 2018.

November 2018: McGregor fined and disqualified for speeding 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.

December 2018: McGregor found to have assaulted and raped a woman in Dublin

In December 2018, McGregor was found to have assaulted and raped a woman in Dublin.

December 2018: Sexual Assault Allegation in Dublin Hotel

In December 2018, McGregor was under investigation by the Garda Síochána (police) following allegations of a sexual assault on a woman in a Dublin hotel.

December 2018: Alleged Rape in Dublin

Nikita Hand alleges that McGregor violently beat and raped her in Dublin in December 2018.

2018: Initial Allegation of Sexual Assault

Allegations of sexual assault in 2018 against McGregor.

2018: Civil Case Filed

In 2018, Conor McGregor assaulted and raped a woman, leading to a civil case that concluded with a ruling against him in November 2024.

2018: Prior Convictions

The court heard that McGregor had 18 prior convictions from 2018 going back to 2009.

March 2019: Arrested for attacking a fan and civil lawsuit

In March 2019, Conor McGregor was arrested outside the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach for attacking a fan taking a picture with a cellphone, resulting in charges of strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief. He was released on a $5,000 bond. In March 2019, he also faced a civil lawsuit from the fan, which was later dropped, and criminal charges were dropped after an out-of-court settlement.

March 2019: NYT Reports McGregor Under Investigation

In March 2019, The New York Times reported that McGregor was under investigation by the Garda Síochána (police) for an alleged sexual assault on a woman in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

April 2019: McGregor assaults a man at the Marble Arch pub

On 6 April 2019, Conor McGregor assaulted a man at the Marble Arch pub.

August 2019: Video Surfaces of McGregor Punching Man in Pub

In August 2019, TMZ Sports published a video showing McGregor punching an older man at The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin on April 6th. The incident, which involved McGregor offering the man a shot of his whiskey, led to a police investigation.

October 2019: McGregor Appears in Court for Pub Assault

In October 2019, McGregor appeared in court after being charged with assault for punching a man in a Dublin pub in August. The court was informed that McGregor had 18 prior convictions dating back to 2009.

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.

September 2020: Arrest in Corsica for Alleged Sexual Assault

In September 2020, McGregor was arrested in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure. He was released without charge after two days of questioning, and the investigation was later dropped due to insufficient evidence.

January 2021: Civil Claim Launched After Prosecution Declined

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.

January 2021: Lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

On 24 January 2021, Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch at UFC 257 and lost via technical knockout in the second round, marking the first knockout loss in his career. He received a 6-month medical suspension following the fight.

July 2021: Third Fight Against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264

On 10 July 2021, Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier for a third time at UFC 264. McGregor lost the fight via technical knockout in round one after the ringside doctor stopped the bout due to a broken lower tibia.

October 2021: McGregor Accused of Assaulting Italian Musician

In October 2021, McGregor allegedly assaulted Francesco Facchinetti, an Italian musician and TV presenter, in a nightclub in Rome, reportedly breaking Facchinetti's nose. Facchinetti filed charges against McGregor shortly after.

March 2022: Pre-Trial Discovery Order in Civil Case

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 alleged sexual assault case.

March 2022: McGregor arrested in Dublin on driving offenses

On 22 March 2022, Conor McGregor was arrested in Dublin and charged with six driving offences, including two counts of dangerous driving. His car was seized by the Irish police.

April 2022: McGregor scheduled to appear in court for driving offenses

Conor McGregor was scheduled to appear before Blanchardstown district court in April 2022 for six driving offenses, which could result in a fine of up to €5,000, six months' imprisonment, or both.

June 2022: McGregor appears in court, remanded on bail for driving offenses

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. He was ordered to appear on 8 September 2022 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

July 2022: Alleged Assault on Yacht During Birthday Party

In July 2022, during his birthday party in Ibiza, Spain, McGregor was accused of assaulting a 42-year-old woman aboard his yacht. The woman claimed she was berated and physically assaulted, leading her to jump from the yacht and sustain a broken arm.

September 2022: McGregor faces 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: two charges of dangerous driving, two of allegedly driving with no license or insurance and two of failing to produce either license or insurance.

2022: Black Forge Inn targeted by petrol bombs

In 2022, the Black Forge Inn, owned by Conor McGregor, was targeted by petrol bombs.

January 2023: Formal Statement Filed Regarding Yacht Incident

In January 2023, a woman who claimed to have been assaulted by McGregor on his yacht in July 2022, gave a formal statement with Irish police, who shared it with Spanish counterparts. She also filed a civil suit against McGregor. Shortly after making the statement, the woman's car was burned outside her home.

January 2023: Lobov's defamation lawsuit against McGregor denied

In January 2023, the defamation, intimidation and harassment lawsuit filed by Artem Lobov against Conor McGregor was denied by the judge, and Lobov was ordered to pay the legal fees.

January 2023: McGregor's driving trial postponed due to illness

The trial was originally set to begin in January 2023, but after McGregor's defence argued to the court that he could not attend the trial then due to being unwell, the judge in the case ordered the trial to start on 31 July 2024.

February 2023: Lawsuit Discontinued

In late February 2023, news surfaced that the lawsuit regarding the July 2022 yacht incident was discontinued by the plaintiff, with no further information provided.

June 9, 2023: Alleged sexual assault during NBA Finals game

On June 9, 2023, during an NBA Finals game in Miami at the Kaseya Center, Conor McGregor allegedly sexually assaulted a 49-year-old woman in a bathroom. The lawsuit, filed later, alleges gross negligence by the Miami Heat and arena staff in handling the situation.

June 2023: Allegation of Sexual Assault 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. McGregor denied the allegation through his PR group. The case was dropped in October.

June 2023: McGregor Punches Miami Heat Mascot

On June 10, 2023, at Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami, McGregor participated in a skit where he punched the Miami Heat's mascot, Burnie. He landed a second, off-script punch while the mascot was on the ground, leading to the mascot being treated in a hospital. McGregor later claimed that "it was a skit".

2023: Controversial Comments on Dublin Riots

In 2023, Conor McGregor's comments on the Dublin riots and immigration policy in Ireland sparked controversy, leading to public criticism and debate.

June 2024: Attack on Hand's Home

It emerged that Hand's partner had been stabbed and windows were smashed when attackers wearing balaclavas invaded their home in June 2024. This information was withheld from the jury during the trial.

July 2024: McGregor receives driving ban and suspended sentence

In July 2024, Conor McGregor was given a two-year driving ban and a five-month suspended sentence, on condition that he keeps the peace for two years, for driving offenses.

November 2024: Civil Case Ruling

In November 2024, an Irish High Court ruled in a civil case that Conor McGregor had assaulted and raped a woman in 2018, ordering him to pay over €248,000 in damages.

November 2024: Trial Begins in the High Court in Dublin

On November 5, 2024, the trial began in the High Court in Dublin, with Mr. Justice Alexander Owens as judge.

December 2024: Ordered to Pay Legal Costs

In December 2024, Conor McGregor was ordered to pay approximately €1,500,000 in legal costs to the victim of the 2018 assault and rape case, adding to the financial repercussions of the civil case.

December 2024: Guilty Verdict

On November 22, 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. On December 5, 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.

2024: Forged Irish Stout advertising complaints upheld

In 2024, complaints about the sexualised nature of Forged Irish Stout's advertising were upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland.

2024: Proximo Spirits ends use of McGregor's name/image on Proper No. Twelve

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 Conor McGregor's name or image on Proper No. Twelve.

2024: Retailers pull McGregor-linked drinks following assault case

In 2024, following a Dublin court case where McGregor was found to have assaulted and raped a woman in December 2018, retailers like SuperValu, Costcutter, Centra, Carry Out, Tesco, Ocado, Wetherspoons, Asda, and BWG Group delisted McGregor-linked drinks such as Forged Irish Stout and Proper No. Twelve whiskey. Irish airports in Cork and Dublin also removed these products from their bars.

January 15, 2025: Sexual assault lawsuit filed against McGregor

On January 15, 2025, a lawsuit was filed against Conor McGregor in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is accused of sexual assault during an NBA Finals game in Miami. The lawsuit seeks medical treatment costs, compensatory damages, and other relief from both McGregor and the Miami Heat organization.