UFC Legend Conor McGregor Arrested by Police as Heartbreaking Reason Emerges

UFC Legend Conor McGregor Arrested by Police as Heartbreaking Reason Emerges

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
  • Conor McGregor was arrested in Dublin for reckless driving in which police also seized the car of the UFC legend
  • But after some hours, the 33-year-old Irishman was released and has been charged with dangerous driving
  • Recently, Conor McGregor disclosed his interest to buy Premier League giants Chelsea from Roman Abramovich

Conor McGregor who is a UFC legend was arrested in Dublin for dangerous driving with his car also reported to have been seized from him by the police who caught the 33-year-old.

The Irishman is no doubt one of the richest athletes in the world considering what he has been able to acquired thanks to the game of UFC that made him.

UFC legend Conor McGregor
UFC legend Conor McGregor in action. Photo By Thomas King
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According to the reports on Sportbible and Daily Mail, Conor McGregor was said to be heading to the gym and was driving recklessly before being pulled over by the police.

Which car was Conor McGregor driving?

The reports added that the UFC legend was driving his £140,000 Bentley Continental and the car has since been handed back to him after hours of questioning.

As things stand now, Conor will have to appear in court next month after being charged for dangerous driving and will be given the chance to defend himself.

McGregor is currently on the comeback path and has not fought since losing against Dustin Poirier back in July last year, a fight which saw him break his leg in his third defeat in four matches.

33-year-old UFC legend confirms readiness to buy Premier League side Chelsea for £3billion

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight and lightweight double-champion Conor McGregor confirmed his readiness to buy Premier League giants Chelsea.

The 33-year-old Irishman took to his official Twitter page to made it clear that he is ready to spend big and acquire the ownership right of the Stamford Bridge club following Roman Abramovich's confirmation that he is selling.

Abramovich is prepared to do a deal within days if he gets the offer he wants with the threat of UK Government sanctions hanging over his head in the wake of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

According to the post made available by Conor McGregor, he explained that he is ready to roll out the money Roman Abramovich wants for the sales of Chelsea.

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