Reacting to final week’s verdict within the civil rape case involving arch-rival, Conor McGregor — former UFC star, Khabib Nurmagomedov has claimed the ex-two-weight titleholder “deserves punishment”, after he was discovered civilly liable of assaulting plaintiff, Nikita Hand.
McGregor, who appeared within the Excessive Court docket final week, was discovered civilly liable of assaulting Ms Hand — who alleges the Dublin blended martial arts fighter raped her throughout an alleged incident on the Beacon Lodge in December, 2018.
Discovered civilly liable by a jury of twelve, Conor McGregor was then ordered to pay virtually €250,000 in damages to Ms Hand, nonetheless, has confirmed plans to launch an enchantment in opposition to the decision levelled in opposition to him.
“People want to hear from me, I needed time,” Conor McGregor posted on X. “I do know I made errors. Six years in the past, I ought to have by no means responded to her outreaches. I ought to have shut the get together down. I ought to by no means have stepped out on the lady I really like probably the most on the planet. That’s all on me.
As a lot as I remorse it, every part that occurred that night time was consensual and all of the witnesses current swore to that underneath oath. I’ve instructed my authorized workforce to enchantment the choice.
I can’t return and I’ll transfer ahead. I’m past grateful to my household, associates and supporters everywhere in the world who’ve stayed by my aspect. That’s it. No extra. Getting again to the gymnasium – the battle recreation awaits!”
Khabib Nurmagomedov hits out at Conor McGregor on social media
“Good job guys, you have my full support, this guy deserve (sic) punishment,” Khabib Nurmagomedov posted on his official X account.
Taking up former two-weight champion, McGregor again in 2018, Nurmagomedov, the then-lightweight champion defeated the 36-year-old with an eventual fourth spherical face crank submission win of their heated fundamental occasion battle at UFC 229.
