Conor McGregor breaks cover & signs autographs in NYC days after MMA star is accused of sexual assault at NBA final
CONOR McGregor emerged from his New York hotel to sign autographs days after the MMA star was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the NBA final.
The Irish MMA star was greeted by fans outside his Manhattan hotel, after saying he looked forward to a "swift conclusion" to the sexual assault claims.
He signed memorabilia for some fans outside, then quickly rushed into the waiting car.
The fighter seemed to be heading towards a children's party, as his bodyguards were seen carrying Spiderman balloons and other children's toys.
On his way back to the hotel, he also stopped to sign autographs for his fans before rushing into his swanky hotel.
McGregor has continued to deny claims that he sexually assaulted a woman in the men’s bathroom at the June 9 NBA game in Florida.
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The woman claims McGregor “aggressively kissed” her following the Denver Nuggets’ win against Miami Heat.
But the Dublin native branded the allegation against him as “false” and a “shakedown”.
Footage obtained by TMZ Sports appears to show the woman and McGregor around 12:40 a.m. on June 10 inside the Kaseya Center in Miami - about 30 minutes after the woman claims she was attacked.
The woman can be seen at a table in the club holding drinks and appears to exchange words with the Irishman. Moments later McGregor leaves the area.
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According to the woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, the video shows her client and McGregor were “visibly awkwardly interacting with each other” - something she alleges the two were not doing prior to their restroom encounter.
“My client has always stated that there would be video of before and after, and in those videos she emphasised that the difference in the interactions between them would be visibly noticeable,” Mitchell said in a statement to TMZ Sports.
It comes after the woman handed over a bag of her clothes to police for DNA analysis.
Attorney Ariel Mitchell told The US Sun: “My client didn’t seek out money first.
“On Sunday, before she hired me or sought out any legal counsel, she went to the police directly.
"And the police escorted her out of the building and told her that if she were to report it right then, within 20 minutes, it would go viral and that she should seek legal counsel to either try to resolve this before she filed a report or to help her navigate it if she did file a report.
“Sunday night, she contacted a former client of mine and then they contacted me.
“On Monday I sent out the demand letters."
Ms Mitchell has alleged security guards blocked the woman from leaving the bathroom during the alleged assault.
McGregor's representatives have been clear in their stance: "Mr McGregor will not be intimidated."
In a statement to the Irish Sun, McGregor’s attorney said: “While the claimant’s story has changed yet again, our account of the evening has never changed.
“This video only reinforces our position. We look forward to the swift conclusion of the investigation.”
A Miami Heat spokesperson added: “We are aware of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation.”
A UFC spokesperson said: "The organization is aware of the recent allegations regarding Conor McGregor and will continue to gather additional details regarding the incident.
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"UFC will allow the legal process to play out before making any additional statements."
