Conor McGregor Says Miami Heat Mascot Punch Was a Stunt
June 14, 2023
UFC champ Conor McGregor is breaking his silence about seemingly punching out the Miami Heat's mascot during the NBA finals. There were reports that Burnie the mascot was sent to the hospital and prescribed painkillers. However on "Live with Kelly and Mark," McGregor came clean, revealing it was all planned. "That was part of the skit," McGregor states. "It was all a skit, we were backstage, all is well."