Key takeaways:
- Conor McGregor hit the Miami Heat mascot, Burnie, with a left hook during a promotional gimmick.
- The man playing the mascot sought medical attention after the incident.
- This is the latest in a series of controversies involving McGregor.
Last night at the Miami Heat’s NBA Finals game against the Denver Nuggets, a promotional gimmick featuring former UFC champion Conor McGregor went wrong. During a third-quarter stoppage, McGregor was seen hitting the Heat mascot, Burnie, with a left hook, knocking him to the ground. The man playing the mascot, who has not been identified, briefly sought medical attention after the incident.
McGregor was at the game as part of a promotional gimmick for a pain-relief spray. He was booed by many in the crowd even before the bit started. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with many criticizing McGregor for his actions.
The Miami Heat organization has yet to comment on the incident. It is unclear if any legal action will be taken against McGregor. It is also unclear if the man playing the mascot suffered any serious injuries.
This incident is just the latest in a series of controversies involving McGregor. In the past, he has been involved in a number of altercations both in and out of the octagon. It remains to be seen if this incident will have any long-term consequences for McGregor.
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