Dana White responds after Conor McGregor punches Miami Warmth mascot in viral stunt
The former UFC featherweight and light-weight champion appeared at half-time throughout an NBA Finals to advertise his cryotherapy ache aid spray.
Mascot ‘Burnie’ then approached carrying outsized boxing gloves and, as a part of the stunt, the 34-year-old Irishman hit the unnamed man contained in the costume.
The character was dragged away after McGregor landed a second punch whereas ‘Burnie’ was on the bottom.
Reports claim the person required hospital remedy and was given ache remedy, although has since returned dwelling.
The incident was considerably just like the one which noticed former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder punch a man inside a mascot costume in 2018.
In response to the McGregor incident, White stated: “What’s up with mascots desirous to get punched within the face by skilled fighters? What do you anticipate?
“What are those mascot things made out of? Unless you’re like the Golden Knights mascot… I’m assuming it’s a metal helmet… I wouldn’t have professional fighters punch me in the face if I was a mascot.
“It doesn’t look like the brightest factor on the earth.”