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UFC 329 headliner Conor McGregor claims innocence despite sexual assault verdict
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Key Points:
- Conor McGregor maintains his innocence regarding a 2018 sexual assault civil case in which an Irish jury found him liable, despite the verdict and a $260,000 payment ordered to the accuser, Nikita Hand.
- McGregor emphasized his belief in truth and faith, stating he trusts that the truth will come to light and highlighting his renewed relationship with religion as part of his personal growth.
- The allegations involved claims of nonconsensual sex, with medical testimony describing the incident as severe, but no criminal charges were filed, and McGregor's appeal of the civil verdict was denied in July 2025.
- McGregor admitted to past alcohol and cocaine use around the time of the incident but says he has since cleaned up, attributing his recovery to faith and lessons learned from his experiences.
- The 37-year-old fighter is set to return to the UFC cage after nearly three years, headlining a welterweight bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
