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As you may have heard, Conor McGregor has managed to turn a simple UFC 223 media day into a chaotic scene. The Irishman, along with his friends and teammates, stormed the arena, attacking a bus that was holding Khabib Nurmagomedov and the entire red corner for UFC 223. This eventually led to cuts, injuries, and three fights being called off, along with McGregor being in police custody and facing multiple charges.
Social media has been abuzz as the story developed, with Nate Diaz seemingly siding, at least partly, with McGregor, UFC executive Reed Harris tweeting about how he thought he was going to die, Colby Covington offering to be a bounty hunter, and Jim Miller writing a hilarious song about McGregor, cocaine, and the whole incident.
Apart from those, there’s a whole lot of other noteworthy reactions from other fighters and UFC personalities alike.
Khabib’s teammate Daniel Cormier reacted to the attack, asking for an unorthodox punishment and dispelling some rumors at the same time.
Daniel Cormier✔@dc_mma
Ground plane…..
Take in custody….
Escort to arena on Saturday night to make him fight Khabib…..
That’s true punishment!
Daniel Cormier✔@dc_mma
I keep hearing @TeamKhabib whole team was on this bus. I know for a fact that it was only Khabib and Ali on this bus with the rest of the red corner fighters. It would have been much , much worse if his whole team was on the bus.
Damien Brown✔@beatdown155
I can’t imagine a bus full of Russians would’ve stayed on the bus. Anyone around the scene knows that it’s fighter + 1 to all media stuff. No chance any of them were on that bus.
While the rest of the fighters seem disgusted by McGregor’s actions:
Joe Duffy✔@Duffy_MMA
Dana hit the nail on the head what kind of example is this to any kid, especially with a country that is now so invested in the sport. What a disgrace https://twitter.com/bokamotoespn/status/981982450900488192 …
Sam Alvey✔@smilensam
Connor needs to be punished so Give him @teamKhabib. the world will see the what a #chickenheart he really is.
Charles Rosa✔@CharlesRosaMMA
i wanna see @BruceLeeRoyGlow vs @Showtimepettis @UFC 223 would also like to see Artem @RusHammerMMA so i can punch him in his face! #UFC223
Eryk Anders✔@erykanders
Damn Conner wanna throw everything, but hands with Khabib #UFCBrooklyn
Ｋｅｎｄａ Ｐｅｒｅｚ✔@KendaPerez
Connor McGregor: arrest him, sue him, suspend him, ban him, fire him. Put him out of business.
Let’s not support or aid to someone acting like a five year old with absolutely zero discipline and guidance.
James Vick✔@JamesVickMMA
I wonder what Jesse Taylor feels about this? He lost 10 yrs of his ufc career for something less severe than this where no one was harmed
Stipe Miocic✔@stipemiocic
Michael Chiesa✔@MikeMav22
A decision was made by the New York State Athletic Commission to pull me from UFC 223. I’m devastated to say the least. @Showtimepettis I hope to run this match up ASAP, June 9th in your backyard. That’s all I have to say for now. Much love.
Cris Cyborg #CyborgNation✔@criscyborg
You have a responsibility to press charges. Imagine you lose your vision permanently
Derek Brunson✔@DerekBrunson
PPVs / big fights generate several millions . Conor could get sued for messing up the whole show as well as fighters could sue. Could be broke after it if they wanted because of his actions! https://twitter.com/sobercuban/status/982078261919404033 …
Derek Brunson✔@DerekBrunson
Not so funny anymore. Conor use to owe the ufc, now the ufc will own him … talking about leverage !!! https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/982074907671650305 …
#OnAmission4Gold✔@KelvinGastelum
Forget you dude! Innocent bystanders , and UFC officials and staff I personally know and work with were put in a real danger today and some sent to hospital with real injuries! All because some thug! Forget you ! and your dumbass justification for this kind of behavior! https://twitter.com/jacko_r_/status/982070824768360453 …
Bonecrusher✔@Marc_Diakiese
Its red panties night for chiesa
Shane Burgos✔@HurricaneShaneB
Damn i was really looking forward to that @tazmexufc vs @theassassinbaby matchup! Hopefully Borg is good and they can rebook it sometime soon. Really hope everyone affected by the BS today is being compensated!!
Dan Hardy✔@danhardymma
For someone talking about how much money he wants to fight again, showing up and trying to scrap for free seems like a poor business move. Especially if your license is revoked in the process… or is that a part of the plan?
Dan Hardy✔@danhardymma
Acting like that doesn’t put him in a position were he fights Khabib. It potentially puts him in a situation where he can’t. https://twitter.com/niall2c/status/981982349255696385 …
Dan Hardy✔@danhardymma
Exactly. If he wanted to, he could have. Hell… I can’t imagine many people would want to come back when the options are Khabib, Holloway or Ferguson. “…erm… I’ll stay over here…
” Brad Tavares✔@BradTavares
I’m sorry but if I were artem I’d be fucking pissed. The fact that Conor has to “stand up” for him makes him look weak. Also he got kicked off the card. But I guess he’s a good friend
Mitch Clarke✔@MitchClarkeMMA
Can MMA have one week where it’s not a complete fucking circus?
U R I A H H A L L✔@UriahHallMMA
I hear these Irish thugs in my city making noise
Felice Herrig✔@feliceherrig
I can’t believe Conor “Notorious” McGregor would be his peers lives in jeopardy without even thinking twice about it. Shame on him. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1749434325095004&id=124500284255091 …
Colby Covington✔@ColbyCovMMA
Shout out to @RusHammerMMA for finally finding a way to not lose a @ufc fight. #ufc223 #nerdbash2018
Tony Ferguson✔@TonyFergusonXT
Hope You Guys Are Good Reed- That’s Bullshit #UFC223 https://twitter.com/reedharrisufc/status/982025202057007104 …
Tony Ferguson✔@TonyFergusonXT
Put Me Back In Coach, WTF?! I Hate Sitting On The Sidelines, Especially W/ All The Bullshit McNuggets & Crew Trying To Pull @barclayscenter The @ufc & Fans Need Me!!! #TonyFergusonMMA SnapJitsu
#OnAmission4Gold✔@KelvinGastelum
There were a couple ppl unfortunately injured and sent to hospital because of some Irish thugs in New York! I hope all the amazing security staff at @Ufc and co workers are healthy and recover well. This type of behavior is disgraceful. My hats off to the staff! They are amazing!
Rafael dos Anjos✔@RdosAnjosMMA
Time to @ufc start promete good people, fighters that can be a example for kids and new generation and also that can be good for the image of the show.
Ashlee Evans-Smith✔@AshleeMMA
Absolute SHENANIGANS surrounding @ufc #UFC223 Hoping all deserving fighters get 2 fight come Saturday night.
We work too hard to get our dream taken away by 1 selfish D-bag. AlexSpartanNicholson✔@spartanlife32
I wish Connor mcgregor would throw a chair at me… I’d make more money than I ever have fighting
Leslie Smith✔@LeslieSmith_GF
I am not defending @TheNotoriousMMA or his actions but that behavior seems drug or alcohol induced and I hope he gets the help he needs, feels and expresses remorse, makes amends, and signs an authorization card http://www.projectspearhead.com
Derek Brunson✔@DerekBrunson
My eyes hurt from scrolling my timeline on twitter to see the current news. Conor McGregor my lawyer will be in touch
Justin Gaethje✔@Justin_Gaethje
@TheNotoriousMMA is a piece of shit.
Kevin MTP Lee✔@MoTownPhenom
Just wait till I show up to NYC in the morning. I WISH a mfer would throw some shit my way @TheNotoriousMMA #UFC223
James Vick✔@JamesVickMMA
A Coke head with the little man syndrome is not a good combination
Kenny Florian✔@kennyflorian
Having a lot of money and fame can make people change quickly and do weird stuff I think…
Carla Esparza✔@CarlaEsparza1
Conor McGregor’s act is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen displayed by an MMA fighter. Was a fan, no more. Shame on you!!
Patrick Cummins✔@OfficialDurkin
2 ways to make a lot of money in the UFC:
A.) Be a scumbag (Connor McGregor)
B.) Sue a scumbag (Connor McGregor) for attacking you like a maniac
Ricardo Lamas✔@RicardoLamasMMA
Disgusting. We need to rid the sport of fools like this. Back to being a plumbers apprentice you go!
Chas Skelly✔@ChasSkelly
Looks like Conor is trying to get himself suspended. Guess that’s one way to avoid fighting Khabib!
Belal muhammad✔@bullyb170
Conor is done
Kajan Johnson✔@IamRagin
This is what happens when you only promote people that spread negativity to sell fights. Want respectful behaviour? Promote respectful martial artists. #MICDrop #ufc223mediaday
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