Published 11:28 IST, September 14th 2020
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's sexual assault allegation: 'S**t happens'
UFC president Dana White stated that he has no inside information about the sexual assault case as he has not spoken to Conor McGregor in months.
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A couple of days ago, reports surfaced that former UFC double champion Cor McGregor was arrested in France for an alleged incident of attempted sexual assault and sexual exhibition. torious One was interviewed for hours but was released by officials later. His team issued a statement after his release, denying all charges. "Cor McGregor vigorously denies any accusations of misconduct. He has been interviewed and released," said statement as provided to TMZ.
McGregor arrested: Dana White reacts to Cor McGregor's sexual assault allegation
Cor McGregor is longer a part of UFC as he anunced his retirement earlier this year. However, he remains one of most high-profile stars in sport. When his name crops up in helines though, first one to be asked for comment is UFC chief Dana White. While talking about same at UFC on ESPN+ 35's post-fight press conference, Dana White stated that he has inside information about situation as he has t spoken to Cor McGregor in months.
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Over past few years, Cor McGregor has been questioned for a number of sexual assault charges but Irishman has never been found guilty. Dana White believes that Cor McGregor’s lifestyles & status is a primary reason why he continues to be tied to se s of stories. Though Dana White me it clear that he’s t siding with Cor McGregor in any shape or form, he recognises that torious One les a life that is far from simple. “That kind of a life, crazy s**t happens when you’re in that kind of lifestyle. You try to go out. You try to act rmal. You try to be rmal. It’s hard to do sometimes,” said Dana White.
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“I’m t defending Cor in any way shape or form, I don’t kw eugh about situation to talk about it at all. But I do kw I’ve gone out with him publicly before and it is bats**t nuts,” Dana White ded.
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Cor McGregor’s last octagon appearance was at UFC 246 where he defeated Donald Cerrone in under 40 seconds. After that, Cor McGregor retired from sport for third time, claiming that game doesn’t excite him anymore. However, fans believe that torious One could soon return and fight Khabib Nurmagomedov, Nate Diaz or Justin Gaethje.
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11:28 IST, September 14th 2020