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Here's Why Conor 'Notorious' McGregor Is 'Being Sued'

Here's Why Conor 'Notorious' McGregor Is 'Being Sued'

It happened during the infamous presser with Diaz in 2016.

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

Conor McGregor is reportedly being sued by a security guard after he allegedly lobbed a can of Monster energy drink at him.

The bizarre incident happened a pre-fight press conference before he faced Nate Diaz in August last year.

I'm sure you'll remember the presser, it was the one in which McGregor shouted: "You'll do nuttin'. You'll do fucking nuttin'."

The conference then descended into chaos with the pair chucking bottles of water at each before McGregor was dragged away to calm down.


In a clip recorded during the barney, Dana White can be heard warning McGregor not to throw anything, but that's completely ignored as he lashes some plastic water bottles before lobbing a can of Monster over, too.

Now, according to The Blast, a security guard called William Pegg is suing the MMA star after saying he was hit by the can and had to undergo medical treatment as a result.

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Pegg claims he was hit in the back of his head, near to his shoulder and that he incurred medical expenses of just under $5,000 (£3,800). He is also seeking damages and will be asking for $95,000 (£71,900) in total from the Irishman.

If you're now thinking 'seems a bit steep, where's he pulled that figure from?' then let me tell you.


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According to The Blast, Pegg says that as McGregor made $15m (£11.3m) from his fight with Diaz, during which he was 'significantly' struck by Diaz 166 times, he should be entitled to $15m divided by 166 - or $90,000 (£68,000), with the extra $5,000 (£3,800) being for his medical expenses.

McGregor's lawyers are reported to have filed a response denying any responsibility.

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Either way, after the money he pocketed from last month's fight against Mayweather, I'm sure McGregor isn't losing too much sleep over the whole thing.

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Topics: Conor Mcgregor, Nate Diaz, UFC, MMA