Conor McGregor Addresses Sexual Assault Case Again In Accountability Statement: 'That’s All On Me'

Conor McGregor is taking another shot at addressing his civil sexual assault case.

In a moment of reflection, the MMA superstar assumed responsibility as he sought to turn the page on a turbulent chapter. His tone marks a sharp shift from earlier when McGregor lashed out at the unfavorable outcome of the case in a fiery social media rant.

Conor McGregor's legal troubles began when he was accused of sexual assault in a high-profile civil case in 2018, which led to him being found liable.

McGregor is taking accountability for his past, but not in the way anyone expected following his civil case. While he continues to maintain that his actions from six years ago were consensual, he is now publicly expressing regret—not for the accusations, but for stepping out on his longtime partner, Dee Devlin.

The 36-year-old admitted he made a grave mistake by entertaining advances from Nikita Ni Lamhain after a Christmas party in 2018. "I should have shut the party down. I should never have betrayed the woman I love the most in this world," McGregor shared before adding emphatically, "That's all on me."

According to TMZ, the fighter also thanked his "family, friends and supporters all over the world," who have stood by him through his legal battles. Despite his regret over his personal missteps, McGregor is reportedly not backing down from the case's outcome. 

McGregor's recent words hint at a desire to move beyond the controversy, but it marks a notable change from his earlier fiery social media rant following the case's unfavorable outcome.

The Blast reported that following his guilty verdict, the father-of-four launched into a fiery tirade on X, responding to an Irish Independent post quoting his accuser's statement, "Justice has been served." 

McGregor clapped back, writing, "Justice was served for James Lawrence, yes! Deplorable what they done. Nikita hand, vicious liar! APPEAL!"

The case stems from Hand's accusation that McGregor and Lawrence assaulted her after a 2018 Christmas party. While the jury held McGregor liable, they cleared Lawrence of wrongdoing.

McGregor is not staying quiet after being ordered to pay $250,000 in damages in a civil rape case. The UFC star took to X after his first post, claiming there is more to the story. 

TMZ reported McGregor celebrated his co-defendant, Lawrence, who was cleared of all liability, writing, "Congrats, James Lawrence, on absolute exoneration! Twice this heinous accusation was put to you and twice it was shown as FALSE! LIES!"

The businessman continued his tirade, accusing the court of ignoring key witness statements from the night in question. "We know what happened that night! Everyone present knows, yet it was ignored," he argued, calling the proceedings "disgraceful."

Ending his post with a defiant tone, McGregor urged for continued legal action, stating, "On we fight! Justice and truth will prevail! Appeal! Appeal! Appeal!"

McGregor's fiery social media response to his civil case verdict left fans split, with reactions ranging from criticism to support. Some followers questioned McGregor's judgment, with one writing:

"Even if you didn't assault her, you shouldn't have been in that situation to begin with. Need your discipline back, champ." 

Others criticized the tone of his post, with another stating, "You seem nervous. usually when people see the need to over-explain themselves, they have a guilty conscience orthey are high on coke just babbling incoherently. Your Wife's face says it ALL! You disgraced her."

Not all fans turned against him, though. One supporter suggested the case was politically motivated, saying, "It's a political hit piece from your enemies as you have said you're gonna run for high office. Smear campaign. Everyone can see it for what it is. Head held high." 

Another expressed disappointment, adding, "I'd have just preferred you stayed out of trouble and keep your focus."

Although he continues to deny the charges, it has not stopped setbacks, with the latest one coming from the world of gaming. The Blast reported that after McGregor's guilty verdict, game developer IO Interactive severed ties with the star. 

McGregor had previously lent his voice to the character "The Disruptor" in the game Hitman. Following the ruling, IO Interactive made a swift decision to end the partnership, issuing a statement that emphasized their commitment to taking the matter seriously. 

"In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately," the company noted.

The gaming giant also confirmed that it would remove any McGregor-related content from its platforms. 

As the situation continues to unfold, Conor McGregor's fans and critics alike are watching closely, but one thing is clear: the UFC star is determined to fight back.