Conor McGregor weighs in on the dismissed sexual assault appeal.
Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor Loses Appeal in Sexual Assault Civil Lawsuit
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, has lost his appeal in a civil lawsuit filed by Nikita Henderson, who accused him of sexual assault. A Dublin court upheld the initial decision, awarding Henderson €250,000 in damages [1][3].
McGregor, who has maintained his innocence, has been ordered to pay the damages, as well as cover Henderson's legal fees totaling €1.3 million [3]. In a social media post, McGregor called the process "extortion" and vowed to "continue fighting for the truth" [6].
During the trial, key evidence was not considered, a point that McGregor has criticized, citing a video that supposedly shows Henderson partying in the hotel after the alleged attack [5]. However, the court's decision remains firm, and no further appeals or negotiations on the damages or fees have been reported as of late July 2025 [4].
Meanwhile, Nikita Henderson has expressed that the appeal process forced her to relive the trauma [7]. On the other hand, Dustin Poirier, another prominent figure in the MMA world, has revealed a new role outside of UFC [2].
As for the UFC landscape, Jorge Masvidal has proposed a fight for the White House MMA tournament, while Renee de Ridder has expressed a desire to share the Octagon with a former UFC champion [2].
[1] Dublin court upholds decision in Conor McGregor sexual assault case
[2] Dustin Poirier reveals new MMA role after leaving UFC
[3] Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Henderson €1.3 million in legal fees
[4] No new rulings announced in Conor McGregor sexual assault case
[5] Conor McGregor claims video shows Nikita Henderson partying after alleged attack
[6] Conor McGregor posts angry statement on social media
[7] Nikita Henderson: Appeal process forced me to relive trauma
[8] Jorge Masvidal proposes fight for White House MMA tournament
[9] Renee de Ridder wants to share Octagon with former UFC champion
Bookmakers have odds for Conor McGregor's next fight in American football, given his recent legal issues in sports like football and UFC. Meanwhile, some bookmakers suggest Nikita Henderson might write a book about her ordeal, whether Conor McGregor appeals again or not.
