Conor McGregor taking Nevada Commission to court over UFC 202 penalty
Conor McGregor was never happy about the fine levied against him by the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding his UFC 202 altercation with opponent Nate Diaz so he's taking his battle to court.
McGregor filed a petition for judicial review in Clark County, Nevada against the Nevada State Athletic Commission and executive director Bob Bennett. MMAJunkie.com first reported the court filing.
According to court documents, McGregor filed the petition back on November 18 as he seeks a judicial ruling on the fine that totaled out at $150,000 — including $75,000 in funds as well as paying for a public service announcement that would cost another $75,000 — after he threw water bottles and cans at Diaz during the press conference inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The hearing in October saw commissioners argue back and forth about the type of fine they would levy against McGregor after the altercation took place back in August.
McGregor called into the hearing where he took responsibility for his part in the melee while also apologizing for his actions.
"I just want to apologize for the incident, it was a very unusual incident that unfolded. I acted wrong and all I can say is I'm sorry," McGregor said.
The commission heard him out but still ultimately decided to fine the UFC champion 5-percent of his total purse along with 50-hours of community service.
Immediately afterwards, McGregor defiantly stated "good luck" in Nevada's attempts to collect the fine while also stating that he no longer planned to compete in the state after what went down during the hearing.
Now McGregor is hoping a judicial review by the Nevada courts will rule in his favor in regards to the fine that was levied against him.
