By FCF Staff

Following the decision of a jury to award a woman compensation in a civil lawsuit brought against Conor McGregor for sexual assault, the former UFC champ has released a statement.

Last week, a Dublin jury ruled that McGregor raped Nikita Hand in 2018 and must pay her approximately $250,000 in damages. McGregor, who has always denied the charge, has since released a statement via social media.

People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches. I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.

As much as I regret it, everything that happened that night was consensual and all the witnesses present swore to that under oath. I have instructed my legal team to appeal the decision.

I can’t go back and I will move forward. I am beyond grateful to my family, friends and supporters all over the world who have stayed by my side.
That’s it. No more. Getting back to the gym- the fight game awaits!

The 36-year-old, controversial star, hasn’t competed since 2021, when he broke his leg during a rubber match with Dustin Poirier.