Former undisputed UFC light-weight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is the most recent in a long-list of these throughout the blended martial arts group to weigh-in on the decision within the civil case taken towards Conor McGregor by plaintiff, Nikita Hand — by which the Dublin fighter was discovered responsible of assault this night.
McGregor, who appeared within the Excessive Courtroom this morning, was discovered responsible of assault towards Ms Hand — who accused the 36-year-old and his co-defendant, James Lawrence of rape throughout an alleged incident on the Beacon Lodge in Dublin in December, 2018.
And following over six hours of deliberation, a jury of 12 discovered McGregor responsible of assault towards Ms Hand, ordering the previous two-division UFC champion to pay damages of virtually €250,000 to the plaintiff, whereas discovering Lawrence not responsible of assault.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares information of responsible verdict towards Conor McGregor
The topic of cross-examination through the civil case, McGregor was questioned of his half in a UFC 229 title battle with Nurmagomedov again in 2018, the place the undefeated former champion landed a fourth spherical neck crank submission win over the Dubliner.
Sharing an announcement on his social media following the decision deliberated by the jury, McGregor confirmed plans to launch an enchantment towards the choice, claiming he was “disappointed” — claiming the proof offered to the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions) was not taken into consideration.
“I will be appealing today’s decision,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account in a now deleted tweet. “The judge’s instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages. I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed. I am with my family now, focused on my future. Thank you to all my support worldwide.”
