The repercussions of Conor McGregor’s actions at Bellator 187 in Dublin late last week are getting worse by the day. Now, his supposed MMA return at UFC 219 in Las Vegas has apparently been scrapped, upon the decision of UFC executives.
“The Notorious” stormed the Bellator cage right after teammate Charlie Ward won via first-round knockout. In the heat of the moment of his celebration, McGregor shoved presiding referee Marc Goddard, and slapped a Bellator official. The entire incident was caught on video.
The Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation was the governing body that was tasked to oversee the event. And according to…
ABC president: UFC informed me Conor McGregor won’t be on UFC 219 due to Bellator 187 incident