Conor McGregor Surrenders to Police ... After Bus Attack
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Conor McGregor just surrendered to authorities in connection with the bus attack at Barclays Center ... TMZ Sports has learned.
As we previously reported, cops wanted to speak with Conor after he threw a dolly into a bus which was carrying several UFC fighters and staffers. Multiple people were injured in the attack -- including fighter Michael Chiesa ... who was hospitalized with lacerations to the face.
Sources tell us Conor has been charged with 3 counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of felony criminal mischief.
We're told one assault charge is for the injuries to Chiesa's face ... and another for allegedly punching someone in the face several times.
We're told the criminal mischief charge is for the damages to the bus, which amounts to approximately $8,000.
TMZ Sports obtained video showing Conor attacking the bus -- so he really has no defense.
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Dana White previously told us McGregor is in a ton of trouble and outside of the criminal case, he'll likely be sued by several people involved in the incident.
White also told us his fighting future is in jeopardy ... but would not say if the UFC will cut ties with Conor going forward.
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Blac Chyna Six Flags Stroller Fight Ain't Cramping My Headphone Biz!!!
Blac Chyna's tuning out the drama following her stroller clash at Six Flags ... with help from the audio company that still solidly has her back.
TUNES Audio will 100% continue working with BC, according to TUNES exec John Chase, and the reason is simple -- she's been a total professional in the workplace since promoting the product over the last year.
This, of course, is welcome news amid the fallout from her stroller fight.
TMZ broke the story ... the baby stroller company Momiie pulled the plug on its deal with Chyna just days after her skirmish at Six Flags. The fallout also triggered legal drama with Rob Kardashian.
Chyna ain't sweating it, though ... and maybe this is why -- Chase tells us TUNE Audio's business with BC's been so good they're working on a kids' TUNES headphone line.
No doubt ... music to her ears.
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Dana White Conor McGregor Is 'Going to Jail' Fighting Future in Jeopardy
Dana White says Conor McGregor is in SERIOUS trouble following his violent bus attack in Brooklyn ... confidently telling TMZ Sports the UFC's biggest star is "going to jail."
We got Dana in NYC -- just hours after McGregor and his goon squad smashed up a bus filled with UFC 223 fighters at the Barclays Center.
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The UFC prez told us he's "very disappointed and upset" with Conor's actions ... and is sure McGregor's punishment will go well beyond anything the UFC could throw at him.
"He's going to jail!!! People are gonna sue him. He's gonna have a bunch of civil lawsuits," White said.
FYI, Dana recently announced Conor would 100% be fighting in the Octagon this year. It's pretty clear those plans are on hold for now.
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Steve Aoki Nut Shotted By UFC's Ken Shamrock!
Here's video of UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock schoolin' Steve Aoki on the finer points of being a fighter -- like taking shots STRAIGHT TO THE BALL BAG.
The painful intro-to-MMA sesh went down at the UFC Performance Center in Vegas ... where Steve was filming a music video for his new EDM collab with Laidback Luke, "It's Time" (get the reference?).
Ken, who was playing Aoki's trainer, was slappin' abs on a core workout when he missed low ... and Steve immediately tapped out on account of the "electric shock across my whole groin."
"Instant stoppage right there," Shamrock said.
The full video -- ft. an Aoki vs. Luke DJ superfight and Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer -- drops on Friday ... but we got a sneak peek for all you candy kids.
Fun fact: Laidback's a WORLD CHAMPION Kung-Fu fighter ... so we hope Shamrock taught Steve some other MMA skills, too.
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Conor McGregor Window-Smashin' Bus Attack ... Insane Video
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12:18 PM PT -- TMZ Sports now has video showing Conor picking up a dolly and smashing the side window of the bus.
We spoke with Dana White ... who tells us Michael Chiesa was "cut to pieces" in the attack and is currently hospitalized for his injuries. It's unclear if he will fight as planned at UFC 223.
White says Rose Namajunas was also on the bus and very shaken up after the incident -- telling us she almost broke her hand.
We asked Dana if he will fire Conor as a result of the incident and he told us, "This is bigger than us firing him."
TMZ Sports has obtained video of Conor McGregor and his entourage going BERSERK at the Barclays Center ... attacking a bus leaving the arena with several UFC fighters including Khabib Nurmagomedov.
An object was thrown through one of the bus windows -- and the damage left one fighter, UFC lightweight contender Michael Chiesa, cut up and bloodied.
Unclear who was responsible for shattering the side window but it's clear people on the bus suspect it's Conor.
A member of Conor's entourage then grabbed a chair and threw it at the front windshield of the bus. Conor grabbed a chair and tried to attack as well, but was restrained.
Fighters were at the arena doing media ahead of UFC 223 ... and McGregor was videotaped by several witnesses running around the arena before the incident.
Police sources tell us NYPD got a call for a fight at Barclays involving 25 males ... and EMS was called to the scene to treat injuries.
Unclear what may have triggered the incident, but Khabib did get into a heated confrontation with Conor's good friend and training partner, Artem Lobov, Tuesday at the UFC fighters' hotel in New York.
Story developing ...
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Conor McGregor 'Put Our Lives in Danger, F**k You!' ... Says UFC's Felice Herrig
UFC fighter Felice Herrig says Conor McGregor endangered the lives of everyone at the Barclays Center -- including her own -- and she's GOING OFF on the Irishman for his violent bus attack.
We spoke with Felice in the immediate aftermath of Conor and his goon squad smashing the windows of a bus filled with UFC fighters ... and she told us what he did is unforgivable.
"He put our lives in danger," Herrig told TMZ Sports. "What if a security guy or a cop comes and starts shooting ... somebody gets caught in the line of fire?"
"F**k you, Conor McGregor. F**k you."
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FYI, Felice was in a UFC fighters' bus at Barclays that was NOT attacked ... but UFC fighter Michael Chiesa wasn't so lucky, suffering facial lacerations from the broken glass.
Herrig says it's clear Conor thinks he's "untouchable" -- above the law 'cause of all his fame and fortune -- and his actions, no matter the motive, are beyond childish.
But, good news for Felice -- it appears Conor is in SERIOUS legal trouble.
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Conor McGregor Warrant Issued for His Arrest ... Says Dana White
12:57 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us the NYPD is looking for McGregor. We're also told detectives are currently interviewing people who were on the scene during the incident.
Dana White tells TMZ Sports there's a warrant out for Conor McGregor's arrest after he and his entourage attacked a bus with UFC fighters at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
However, we have not confirmed that with the NYPD just yet.
According to Dana, law enforcement has told Conor his plane cannot take off from New York and leave the state.
McGregor has been instructed to turn himself into authorities as soon as possible ... and multiple people involved in the incident have vocalized that they plan on suing the Irishman.
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Dana says he hasn't spoken with Conor yet, but plans to do so as soon as possible. White says his focus right now is making sure UFC 223 continues as planned.
Conor's close friend Artem Lobov, who was allegedly involved in the attack, has been pulled from the event. Dana tells us, "He's obviously not fighting this weekend."
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Dana White Confirms CM Punk's Opponent ... & Responds to Conor
Dana White has confirmed UFC is trying to seal the deal for CM Punk's next opponent ... and it's Mike "The Truth" Jackson.
Rumors have been swirling for weeks, but White has finally confirmed to TMZ Sports that Jackson -- who also lost to Mickey Gall in his UFC debut -- is the intended target for Punk at UFC 225 in Chicago.
There's more ... Dana also talked about Brock Lesnar's impending return to the Octagon -- telling us Brock's opponent could hinge on who wins the Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier fight.
But, he also flashed a smirk when we mentioned the possibility of a Lesnar vs. Francis Ngannou scrap.
As for Conor McGregor ... we asked how he felt about the Irish superstar referring to him as a "c*nt" -- and shockingly, he wasn't too upset about it ...
Advice: Don't try Conor's technique with your boss.
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Blac Chyna Kardashians Got Me LOL with Reaction To My Stroller Fight!!!
Blac Chyna ain't sweating her Six Flags fight or any potential custody issues with Rob and the rest of the Kardashians ... in fact, it's all a laughing matter to her.
BC was out Wednesday night in Bev Hills and, of course, was asked about Rob setting up a showdown in family court. TMZ broke the story, he wants the judge to school Chyna on how to take care of their 1-year-old daughter, Dream. It was a reaction to seeing her slinging a baby stroller Sunday at the amusement park.
It also got Chyna dumped as brand ambassador to a baby stroller company.
Suffice to say, it's been a rough week, but she puts on a great face here. Chyna's reaction to all the drama ... was comical.
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Brian Ortega Offers to Fight Gennady Golovkin ... 'I'm Down!'
If Conor McGregor can fight Floyd Mayweather ... why not Brian Ortega vs. Gennady Golovkin?!
The UFC rising star tells TMZ Sports he's all the way down to take Canelo Alvarez's place in the May 5 boxing match ... now that Canelo has withdrawn from the fight.
"I'm down. I'm down. I'm down," Ortega said while out in NYC to promote UFC 223 ... "I want Triple G."
Look, Ortega -- and his boxing coach James Luhrsen -- know it ain't exactly an even fight ... but Ortega says he's down for the challenge and would work his ass off for a shot at one of the best boxers in the world.
"Triple G, I'm a fan ... If you want to fight an MMA fighter and you're looking for a fight, let's do it, man!"
Ortega ain't no punk -- remember, he just put Frankie Edgar to sleep with a ferocious uppercut at UFC 222.
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Conor McGregor Calls UFC a Bunch Of 'C*nts'
Most people wouldn't call their bosses a bunch of "c*nts" in public -- but most people aren't Conor McGregor.
The Irish superstar was clearly paying attention to the UFC 223 media event on Wednesday, where Dana White announced he'd be stripping Conor of the 155-pound title to crown the winner of Khabib vs. Max Holloway.
Enter Conor ... who chimed in on social media following the event:
"You’s’ll strip me of nothing you’s do nothing c*nts."
Wonder how Dana's gonna feel about that?
McGregor has been challenging the UFC to strip him for months -- previously saying the organization would need an army to take his gold.
White also announced McGregor would "100%" be fighting for the UFC this year -- but didn't specify an opponent or a date.
Seems likely Conor will face the winner of Khabib vs. Holloway ... but guys like Nate Diaz and Floyd Mayweather are also on the table.
Stay tuned ...
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Step2 to Blac Chyna Thanks For Proving We Make Durable Buggies!!!
Blac Chyna inadvertently helped a buggy stroller company prove its product is a durable blast on wheels ... but there's ZERO chance BC's getting a deal outta this.
We spoke to a rep at Step2 -- the company that makes the exact buggy Blac Chyna swung as a weapon during a clash at Six Flags -- and they tell us while the stroller-throwing fight didn't cause a spike in sales for the Whisper Ride 2 Buggy, it did hammer home one of their main selling points ... the buggies are strong as hell.
As we reported ... BC's outburst included her grabbing the buggy's handle and violently swinging it at the woman who set her off. Chyna also had a little tug-of-war and dragged the buggy. At one point, you see the buggy's purple hood snap off before someone in BC's crew easily snaps it back in place. See, durable.
The rep lets it be known they do NOT condone BC's behavior -- and neither did Momiie, which dropped her ass. Goes without saying ... Step2's got no plans to work with Blac Chyna.
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Dana White Conor McGregor Is '100%' Fighting ... This Year!!
Conor McGregor didn’t step up to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223, but Dana White says it’s a “100%” certainty the Irishman fights in the Octagon again -- THIS YEAR.
But, bad news for Conor – he won’t be coming back a UFC champion.
Dana just dropped the bombshell at the news conference for UFC 223 in Brooklyn .... confirming McGregor will continue his MMA career sometime in 2018.
But, as the UFC prez has told us in the past, Conor's gonna have to drop his 155-pound belt as soon as Khabib and Max Holloway get it on at 223.
As for McGregor's opponent -- Dana didn't say. But, the winner of Khabib vs. Max for the UFC lightweight title would make sense as Conor’s matchup.
Khabib and Max also got in their shots at the Q&A sesh ... with Khabib mocking Holloway for thinking he stands a chance against him.
That got Max FIRED UP ... and we got a feeling Khabib's in for a serious scrap come Saturday.
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Ronda Rousey Never Faced Pressure Like WrestleMania ... Says WWE's The Coach
Ronda Rousey's been in some of the biggest UFC events in history ... but NOTHING can compare to the pressure cooker she's about to enter at WrestleMania 34 -- so says WWE star "The Coach."
We spoke to Coach with Rousey's 1st official match just days away ... and the "Monday Night Raw" commentator told us why Ronda's facing a situation like no other superstar in WWE history.
"She's been in main events before in the UFC but this is on another level," Coach told TMZ Sports.
"Just the pressure to perform in front of her new peers, because she's coming in and she's taken a very, very lucrative spot at WrestleMania."
Coach also told us whether he thinks Rousey's earned this spotlight ... and why all the WWE women should be mentoring Ronda even if they ain't too pleased with her push.
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Gennady Golovkin Still Wants Canelo Alvarez Rematch ... Gunning For September
Gennady Golovkin is NOT giving up on a second mega-fight with Canelo Alvarez, despite his positive PED test ... and now has his sights set on a September 15 rematch.
TMZ Sports spoke with GGG's promoter, Tom Loeffler, who tells us Gennady is "100%" committed to getting the Canelo rematch on the calendar ... explaining "that's the main focus for GGG."
Loeffler says Golovkin is still committed to fighting on May 5 ... and his team is searching for the best possible opponent to step in for Canelo.
As we previously reported, Canelo withdrew from the rematch Tuesday after testing positive for Clenbuterol, a banned substance that helps athletes cut fat while maintaining muscle mass.
Loeffler says GGG is "frustrated" with Canelo -- and added that's there's a lot of bad blood between the guys.
Bottom line, GGG realizes this is the fight the fans want, and is determined to put on the big drama show one way or another.
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UFC's Khabib Confronts BFF of Conor McGregor ... in Heated Hotel Scrum!
UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov just got into an intense, face-to-face verbal sparring match with one of Conor McGregor's BFFs/training partners ... and the whole thing's on video!
Unclear what exactly triggered the scuffle, but Khabib and UFC fighter Artem Lobov crossed paths at the fighters' hotel for UFC 223 in NYC ... and things got REAL quick.
Immediately, you can see Khabib getting all up in Artem's grill as they exchange words in Russian and English ... and their teammates are forced to jump in.
At one point, it looks like Nurmagomedov slaps Lobov straight in the dome before they're separated for a final time ... and Artem walks away.
FYI, Khabib ripped McGregor on Monday, saying he should've stepped up to replace Tony Ferguson at 223. Of course, Max Holloway ended up getting the fight vs. Khabib.
Unclear where Conor's at right now ... but you can bet he ain't gonna be happy when he sees this.