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It looks like Conor McGregor has stirred up the news again. Fans know the UFC star for his fights in the octagon and outside it. He has been all over the internet for a few controversial actions.

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Lately, he has also called out welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for a fight. However, Conor McGregor has now got entangled with the law. A new video of the Irish fighter engaging in a car race has been doing rounds on the internet. As per several reports, cops asked the fighter to pull over for several traffic violations just minutes later.

As per an article published by ‘TMZ Sports‘, McGregor, who was driving his convertible Bentley, was pulled over by the Irish cops for violating the rules. According to the website, a group of fans filmed the video.

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While it is unclear how fast McGregor was driving, it has been reported that cops took the fighter into custody for several violations. They also towed his car, which costs around at least $$185,000, as per ‘Fox News‘.

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Further, they tested ‘The Notorious’ for alcohol and other substances at the station. He passed all of them. Later on, they released him on bail. However, it doesn’t seem like he is too worried about the recent incident.

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The fighter has been staying in Ireland and many have spotted him driving around in his pricey Bently.

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Conor McGregor: More on his controversies

His famous rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov is something UFC fans cannot forget. Their clashes inside and outside the octagon had crossed several boundaries.

Besides this, McGregor had also previously attacked a Bellator referee and caused a ruckus in the ring.

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In 2021, post his leg injury while fighting Dustin Poirier, McGregor got into an altercation at the VMAs with Machine Gun Kelly. He claimed to not know who MGK was apart from the fact that the rapper was with Megan Fox.

Conor McGregor has been a part of several more controversies. Thus, it is safe to say that he frequently finds himself in some difficult situations, like his recent traffic violation incident. What do you think?

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice.

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