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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor addresses Miami Heat mascot incident.

Conor McGregor has said that he has made amends with Burnie, the Miami Heat mascot, after sending him to the hospital during a skit gone wrong. McGregor punched Burnie during a mid-game promotion for his brand TIDL, a spray that is supposed to relieve pain. The punch appeared to legitimately land, and Burnie was forced into the emergency room where they gave him actual pain medication. McGregor insists that there are no hard feelings and that it was all part of the show.

via New York Post |
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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor addresses Miami Heat mascot punch incident.

Conor McGregor punched Miami Heat mascot Burnie during a promotional spot announcing his partnership with the team, but assured fans that "all is well" and that it was just part of the show. The person who plays Burnie went to the emergency room but was evaluated, given pain medication, and sent home. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Burnie was OK and would be ready for a return to the court.

via USA TODAY|
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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor Hospitalizes Miami Heat Mascot with Punches

Miami Heat's mascot, Burnie, received medical treatment at an emergency room after Conor McGregor punched him twice during a promotional bit at Game 4 of the NBA Finals. However, Burnie is expected to be ready for Game 6 on Thursday if there is one. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised Burnie's toughness and joked that he should have been allowed to take the first swing on McGregor. McGregor has not made any public comment about the incident.

via The Athletic|
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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor's Punch Sends Miami Heat Mascot to ER.

Miami Heat mascot Burnie, who was punched by Conor McGregor during a promotional announcement in Game 4, will be available for a potential Game 6. The incident happened during a staged announcement of the Heat's partnership with McGregor's pain relief spray. Burnie was taken to the hospital but has since been discharged. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised Burnie's toughness and joked that he should have been allowed to take the first swing.

via USA TODAY|
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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor Hospitalizes Miami Heat Mascot with Punches During Skit

Conor McGregor punched the Miami Heat mascot, Burnie, twice during a pre-planned skit promoting a pain relief spray at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami. Burnie was sent to the hospital but is doing well after receiving pain medication. McGregor's team had no comment, and the Miami Heat and NBA have not yet responded. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra joked about the incident, and McGregor has not competed in a UFC event since breaking his left leg in July 2021.

via CNN|
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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor Sends Miami Heat Mascot to Hospital with Punch

During halftime of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, UFC star Conor McGregor punched Miami Heat mascot Burnie during a skit promoting his line of cooling pain relief spray. The man behind the Burnie costume was taken to the hospital for treatment but is reportedly doing well. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised Burnie's toughness and joked that he should have been allowed to take the first swing. The Nuggets won the game 108-95 and now hold a 3-1 lead in the series. McGregor is set to fight Michael Chandler later this year.

via CBS Sports|
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sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor Hospitalizes Miami Heat Mascot with Punch During NBA Finals Game 4.

Conor McGregor reportedly sent the Miami Heat mascot, Burnie, to the hospital with a punch during a halftime show at Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The mascot was wearing gold boxing gloves when McGregor threw a left hook that knocked him down and then punched him while he was on the ground. The man who plays Burnie was hospitalized and placed on pain medication but has since been released. McGregor's actions were met with boos from the Miami crowd, and he is set to return to the Octagon later this year.

via Fox News|
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