On Thursday, world-class MMA trash talker Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a backstage melee at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn prior to a UFC event four months ago.
In exchange for the guilty plea, a felony criminal mischief charge against McGregor will be dismissed and he will not have a criminal record since the charge is technically a violation.
The conditions of the deal require McGregor to do five days of community service and attend anger management classes — which will surely help a lot. According to prosecutors, the sentence will allow McGregor to “reflect on his conduct and give back to society.”
McGregor, 30, was joined in court by his co-defendant Cian Cowley, 25, who got three days of community service and will also take anger management classes.
If either man violates the terms of their agreement, they could face up to 15 days in jail.
Following his guilty plea, McGregor issued a brief statement outside the courthouse.
Statement from Conor McGregor after his guilty plea. pic.twitter.com/WqtJ4gVYmc
— Ryan Gerbosi (@RyanGerbosi) July 26, 2018
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