Conor McGregor’s NBA Finals appearance didn’t go well for him or the Heat’s mascot.
The former two-division UFC champion was at Game 4 between the Heat and Nuggets at Kaseya Center on Friday night to announce during an on-court interview during a timeout that his TIDL Sport body spray is now a sponsor. Miami franchise official.
But once McGregor, dressed in a red velvet tracksuit, took the mic – with Miami down 10 – he was booed off the field by the Heat faithful despite saying it was his first time at an NBA game.
Things didn’t stop there.
McGregor, 34, was then approached by Heat mascot Bernie – who was wearing gold boxing gloves and was clearly looking for a fight.
After a moment of sizing himself up, McGregor unleashed a vicious left hook to the head, stripping Bernie’s hat and knocking him to the ground.
He drew a gasp from the crowd and more boos.
The Irish star then landed a knockout punch to the mascot’s face for good measure, then sprayed Bernie with TIDL as he was taken off the pitch by his legs.
The Heat, only the second No. 8 seed to reach the Finals, ended up losing the game 108-95 and now trail the Nuggets 3-1 in returning to Denver for a potentially title-clinching game. 5 Monday evening.
McGregor, who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, is set to face Michael Chandler for his comeback fight later this year.
The two are coaches for the new season of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Bernie might want to hear some pointers for the next time he and McGregor cross paths.
