Fitness Volt
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Strongman
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Exercise Guides
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Food Facts
  • Reviews
  • More
    • CrossFit
    • Mr. Olympia
    • News
      • 2023 WSM
      • Arnold Classic
      • Results
    • Fitness Calculator
    • Mastering The Deadlift
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Strongman
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Exercise Guides
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Food Facts
  • Reviews
  • More
    • CrossFit
    • Mr. Olympia
    • News
      • 2023 WSM
      • Arnold Classic
      • Results
    • Fitness Calculator
    • Mastering The Deadlift
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
No Result
View All Result
MMA

Conor McGregor Apologizes For Acting ‘Out Of Line’, Still Think REF Was ‘Horrendous’

Aiman Zubair

Written by Aiman Zubair

Last Updated onApril 9, 2018

Conor McGregor on Tuesday apologized

In a rare act of contrition, the UFC’s lightweight champion Conor McGregor issued a public apology via social media for his questionable actions during Friday’s a Bellator MMA event in Dublin.

McGregor, created a scene at Bellator 187 when he leaped over the cage after his teammate Charlie Ward’s knockout win over John Redmond.

“I sincerely apologize for my behavior at last weekend’s fight event in Dublin,” McGregor posted to Instagram. “While trying to support a loyal teammate and friend, I let my emotions get the best of me and acted out of line. As a multiple weight champion, executive producer, role model and public figure, I must hold myself to a higher standard.”

McGregor explained that he was upset because Goddard didn’t end the fight sooner. McGregor elaborated on that in his Instagram apology, which included some swipes at Goddard.

“The referee Marc Godard was making a horrendous decision in trying to pick an unconscious fighter up off the floor and force the fight to continue into the second round. Even against the wishes of the said fighter’s coach. The fight was over,”

“After witnessing my fighter in a fight where the worst happened and the opponent passed away from his injuries on the night, I thought the worst was about to happen again, and I lost it and overreacted. I am sorry to everyone.”

McGregor’s last statement referencing a fight from April 2016 when Ward beat Joao Carvalho by TKO. Two days later, Carvalho underwent emergency brain surgery and died. In the aftermath, referee Mariusz Domasat was heavily criticized for not stopping the fight in time.

But Goddard has defended himself in a lengthy statement of his own and said there was no such mistake made on Friday. If anyone was responsible for endangering the fighters, he wrote in a Facebook post, Tuesday, it was McGregor.

The knockout occurred with one second remaining in the first round. Due to crowd noise, Goddard said there was some confusion over whether the round ended, and he was in the middle of assessing the situation with the timekeeper.

“Once I know that I had stepped across and in between the fighters at 4:59, then the fight is officially over and there is no going back,” Goddard wrote on Facebook. “At this point, it was categorically clear to me that John Redmond was indeed in no state to continue and the rightful winner was Charlie Ward.

“Had I been allowed to make my determination without the interference of unauthorized persons in the cage in the first place, then the ensuing melee would have indeed not occurred and normal protocol could have ensued.”

After a couple of days of downtime and reflection I would like to offer some clarification on the events that unfolded…

Posted by Marc Goddard on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Goddard also claimed McGregor threatened him, mentioning a meeting in his hometown of Birmingham, England.

“McGregor’s threats are of no concern to me.”

However Goddard doesn’t believe McGregor should be punished, but it may be too late for that. The head of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation, the body overseeing Friday’s Bellator fight, said Monday that UFC executives told him McGregor had already been removed from the fight card at UFC 219. The 29-year-old was expected to make his return to the Octagon at the year-end event for a title unification bout against Tony Ferguson.

McGregor’s apology comes one day after he posted, then deleted, a much different statement. In his initial post, which was quickly removed, McGregor seemed to defend his actions.

“Bloke KO’d on floor bout a minute straight and ref trying to say fight not over Conor. That’s when I lost it,” McGregor wrote. “F— yous all.”

Read McGregor’s entire apology below.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma)

He’s come a long way since these days.

 


This article was written by Aiman Zubair, who is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information to our readers. Aiman is always happy to answer any questions you may have.

If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below, and Aiman will get back to you as soon as possible.

Published: 15 November, 2017 | 3:11 PM EDT

Stay on top of the latest fitness news and updates by adding Fitness Volt to your Google News feed: Follow us on Google News You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for even more content.
Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard LinkedIn Pinterest
Categories: MMA MMA News News
Previous Post

What is Whey Protein and How to Use it

Next Post

Ronnie Coleman Training Hard With Partner Big J. Before Another Surgery

Aiman Zubair

Aiman Zubair

Zubair is a professional writer, researcher and fitness instructor/consultant. He had helped hundreds of people find ways to become more fit and healthy through a balanced life focusing on an individualized approach to their nutrition and fitness. In addition, Zubair has written extensively in the fitness and health and sports industries, including writing for companies such as Vice, SB Nation.

Related

Flex Lewis Talks Derek Lunsford

Flex Lewis Likens Derek Lunsford to Conor McGregor: ‘You’re Going to Be the First-Ever Champ-Champ’ 

Before he greenlights his 2023 Olympia prep, Derek Lunsford joined Flex Lewis for a talk about his future. In the...

Conor McGregor

UFC Icon Conor McGregor Accused of Rape at NBA Finals, Denies Allegations

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is easily the most recognizable name in the sport of mixed martial arts. Besides his immense...

Conor Mcgregor Photoshop Accusations

Conor McGregor Draws Steroid/Photoshop Accusations from PED Fitness Expert

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is arguably the most popular mixed martial artist of all time. Fans are excited...

Conor McGregor, Arnold Schwarzenegger

UFC Star Conor McGregor Describes Swole Physique As A Blend of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee

UFC icon Conor McGregor is widely regarded as one of the most influential mixed martial artists of all time. He...

Liver King Blast Conor

Liver King Fires Back at Conor McGregor After Call-Out: ‘It’s Going to Take One Helluva Savage to Remove This Crown’

Liver King, who is known for eating raw organ meat and sporting a ripped physique, got the attention of former...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Chris Hemsworth Crushes Upper Body Workout, Shares Sneak-Peek of Physique for “Furiosa”

7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Names the Only 10 Exercises Needed for Optimal Muscle Growth 

Rich Gaspari Talks ‘Best Method’ for Adding Size: “You Have to Train a Muscle to Complete Failure”

Kjell Egil Bakkelund (74KG) Sets Raw Deadlift & Total IPF World Records at 2023 EPF European Championships

Dorian Yates Reveals Tips for Improving Muscle Gains, “The Focus Is The Intensity”

Long-Length Partial Reps for More Muscle Mass

Reviews

Strongest Pre-Workouts

11 Strongest Pre-Workouts for 2023 Reviewed & Ranked

Pre Workouts Without Creatine

12 Best Pre-Workouts Without Creatine For 2023

Best Pre Workout Supplements

20 Best Pre-Workout Supplements Review & Ranked by Experts (2023 Update)

Fitness Volt

At FitnessVolt.com Our mission is to help our readers to achieve their fitness goals, regardless of where you’re at on your journey, we are on a mission to educate You with the latest from strength and fitness space. Read more.

Email: sm(at)fitnessvolt.com

Disclosure: FitnessVolt.com has an affiliate relationship with different brands and is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. However, our reviews are based on well research backed analysis.

Follow Us

Trending Topics

  • Mr. Olympia
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • Powerlifting
  • CrossFit
  • At Home Workouts
  • Bodyweight Exercises
  • Best Pre-workout
  • Best Fat Burners
  • Bodybuilding Diet
  • Bicep Workouts
  • Triceps Workouts
  • Chest Exercises
  • Back Workouts
  • Leg Workouts
  • Front Squat Guide
  • Calf Workouts & Exercises
  • Forgotten Exercises
  • Jefferson Deadlift

Calculators

  • Calorie Burning Calculators
  • IF Calculator
  • TDEE Calculator
  • Calorie Calculator
  • Keto Calculator
  • RMR Calculator
  • Macronutrient Calculator
  • Creatine Calculator
  • Wilks Calculator
  • EER Calculator
  • FFMI Calculator
  • IBW Calculator
  • LBM Calculator
  • Fat Intake Calculator
  • Calories Burned Swimming
  • Calories Per Meal Calculator

  • Food Nutrition Analysis
  • Carb Cycling Calculator
  • Weight Gain Calculator
  • Weight Loss Calculator
  • Calories Burned Calculator
  • Strength Standards
  • One Rep Max Calculator
  • Body Fat Calculator
  • EER Calculator
  • Weight Loss Percentage
  • Treadmill Calorie Calculator
  • Body Surface Area Calculator
  • Running Pace Calculator
  • Bench Press Calculator
  • Protein Calculator
  • Water Intake Calculator
  • Body Type Quiz
  • Steps to Miles Calculator
  • Calorie Deficit Calculator
  • Home
  • About
  • Jobs
  • Accessibility
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Syndication
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Copyrights
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Disclaimer

© Copyright 2010 - 2023 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Bodybuilding
  • Mr. Olympia
  • Powerlifting
  • Strongman
  • CrossFit
  • Workouts
  • Exercise Guides
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Training
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Supplements
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Food Facts
  • Reviews
  • Fitness Calculator
  • More
    • News
    • Mastering The Deadlift
    • 2023 WSM
    • Arnold Classic
    • Diet
    • Motivation
    • Videos

© Copyright 2010 - 2023 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.