Conor McGregor has denied allegations of sexual assault towards a girl at sport 4 of the NBA finals on Saturday.

An announcement issued by way of his lawyer, Barbara R Llanes, mentioned: "The allegations are false. Mr McGregor will not be intimidated."

Miami Police have confirmed they're investigating a report issued to them on 11 June, the day after the sport on the Kaseya Center in Florida.

"At this time all we can confirm is that MPD's Special Victims Unit is investigating a report that was filed Sunday, June 11, 2023," the pressure mentioned.

"This is an open investigation so no additional information can be released at this time."

Miami Heat confirmed they've additionally issued a "full investigating" into the incident, whereas UFC mentioned it was gathering data and would "allow the legal process to play out" earlier than commenting additional.

The authentic allegations had been revealed in US tabloid journal TMZ and included an in depth and graphic depiction issued by the lady's lawyer.

The Irish combined martial arts star was additionally concerned in a halftime skit on the sport between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.

McGregor, 34, punched a Heat mascot on courtroom, who reportedly wanted hospital therapy afterwards.