UFC star Conor McGregor appeared to downplay the punches he delivered to Miami Heat mascot Burnie on Friday during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Conor McGregor punches Burnie, the Heat mascot, during a break in the NBA Finals game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.
"The mascot is good. It was a skit, and all is well," he told the outlet."I spent a lot of time with him afterward, we talked it out, everything is great. It was all part of the show." McGregor and Burnie were at halfcourt during a timeout and the MMA fighter punched Burnie twice. The person in the costume briefly sought medical attention. The team said Sunday the employee received pain medication and was resting at home.
Connor McGregor and Heat mascot Burnie perform during halftime of the NBA Finals game on June 9, 2023, at Kaseya Center in Miami. McGregor was at the arena as a promotional gimmick for a pain-relief spray. The mascot was wearing oversized boxing gloves and a robe akin to what a fighter would wear for a boxing match. McGregor connected with a left hook and then punched the mascot again when he fell to the floor.
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