Conor McGregor’s Legal Team Clap Back After Woman Who Accused Fighter of Assault at NBA Game Drops Lawsuit

UFC superstar Conor McGregor's lawyer calls out accuser for laying out "fake" evidence after 2023 lawsuit gets dropped.

Conor McGregor’s Legal Team Clap Back After Woman Who Accused Fighter of Assault at NBA Game Drops Lawsuit

Conor McGregor found innocent in assault case (via Rolling Stones)

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The impact of Conor McGregor on mixed martial arts has been deeply polarizing. He is widely credited with helping globalize the sport, bringing unprecedented mainstream attention to MMA worldwide. Yet his many controversies and legal troubles have tarnished the Irishman’s public image over the years. Fast forward to today, the civil assault case related to a 2023 NBA game has been withdrawn.

The 2023 lawsuit alleged that McGregor se*ually assaulted a woman after Game 4 of the NBA Finals at a Miami arena. According to the complaint, the alleged victim was escorted to a men’s restroom where the assault supposedly occurred following their meeting at the venue’s VIP section. She claimed the assault began inside a stall, and that security and venue staff failed to intervene.

A new court filing made public on Tuesday confirmed the accuser voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice. The court accepted the request, officially closing the case and blocking any future refiling. This brought the federal matter to an end after months of inactivity. The update followed earlier remarks from his lawyer, Barbara Llanes, made when the lawsuit was first filed in January.

After a thorough investigation at the time, the State’s Attorney concluded that there was no case to pursue. Almost two years, and at least three lawyers later, the plaintiff has a new false story. We are confident that this case too will be dismissed.

Barbara Llanes via MMA Fighting

McGregor has remained out of competition since breaking his leg in his UFC 264 fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021. During this inactive stretch, he faced a separate civil case in Ireland involving Nikita Hand. The court found him liable for assault and ordered him to pay roughly €250,000 in damages and legal costs. His appeal was later rejected, leaving the ruling fully intact.

Earlier this year, McGregor also submitted paperwork to run for President of Ireland, signaling interest in entering national politics. The move was met with widespread public resistance due to his controversial legal history. He failed to secure the necessary endorsements from local councils as required under Irish election rules. Shortly after, he withdrew from the race citing undisclosed reasons.

With the Miami lawsuit dismissed, Conor McGregor closes one chapter of his legal challenges while others remain on record. His legacy reflects both significant sporting achievements and long-running controversies. He now claims to be pursuing a better path after rehab and a personal spiritual awakening. His future place in the sport remains widely debated as the UFC landscape continues to shift.

Conor McGregor congratulates Dana White on the UFC-Paramount+ deal

The UFC has moved to a new home in the U.S. as Paramount+ takes over broadcast rights under a major deal. This marks the beginning of a new era for the promotion’s media presence, offering a unified streaming platform for fight nights and numbered cards starting in 2026. The switch ends the old pay-per-view model and aims to make UFC events more accessible.

Conor McGregor and Dana White
Conor McGregor and Dana White (via MMA Fighting)

Under the agreement, all UFC’s marquee numbered events and regular fight night cards will stream live on Paramount+ in the U.S., with select big fights simulcast on broadcast television via CBS. Conor McGregor recently reacted to promotional material for the first UFC event under the Paramount+ deal, which prominently featured him.

Excited to see the @ufc in their new home, @paramountplus! What a firecracker of a first card just announced by @danawhite! Bravo, team! @TKOGrp

Conor McGregor via X

The move to Paramount+ reflects shifting viewing habits as streaming becomes central to live sports consumption worldwide. The platform will debut with UFC 324 in January, headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. With Conor McGregor heavily featured in the platform’s early promotion, his presence remains a major driver for the UFC’s new era.

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