The Latest Breaking News from Conor McGregor

The best UFC fighters of all time ranked

The Independent picks the best combatant to have graced each division of MMA’s flagship promotion

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year

Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has announced for 2023

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Miami Heat mascot hospitalised after Conor McGregor punch

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor floored the Heat mascot with a left hook before adding another punch as he lay on his back during game four of the NBA Finals.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

AP News Digest 5:40 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. And get a heads-up on top stories coming this weekend in the Weekend Lookahead Digest.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023

Conor McGregor knocks out Miami Heat mascot at NBA match

The Crumlin native was a guest at the Kaseya Center for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets and took no prisoners with Burnie the mascot

Dublin Live · Jun 11, 2023

Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals

Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a midgame bit that went wrong

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023

Report: Miami Heat mascot hospitalized after Conor McGregor stunt goes wrong

It all appeared to be part of the show when UFC star Conor McGregor punched out Miami Heat mascot Burnie – but it wasn't.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2023

Report: Miami Heat mascot Burnie taken to ER after Conor McGregor NBA Finals stunt gone wrong

Don't play with Conor McGregor

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2023

Miami Heat mascot hospitalised after being punched by Conor McGregor

The MMA superstar was in Miami at Game Four of the NBA Finals to promote a new product as he punched Burnie the Mascot - but reportedly actually hurt the individual who went to hospital

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023

Heat Mascot Sent to ER After Conor McGregor Punched Him During Game 4 Skit, per Report

The anthropomorphic fireball was injured midway through Miami's loss to the Nuggets.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10, 2023