Conor McGregor, fallen idol: From UFC champ-champ to adjudicated rapist

Conor McGregor joined the UFC in April 2013 .

He became the first fighter in UFC history to hold two championship belts at the same time.

Since that momentous occasion, McGregor 's career has played out as a cautionary tale on how a rags-to-riches story could go wrong.

Public support for McGregor has waned to the point even his own country of Ireland .

McGregor was arrested in Corsica in September 2020 for an “attempted sexual assault” The case is later dropped by French officials, who cite not enough evidence to proceed with charges.

McGregor returns from a 15-month layoff and wins his first fight in more than three years when he beats Donald Cerrone by TKO in 40 seconds at UFC 246 .

The New York Times reports that McGregor is under investigation for a second sexual assault allegation in Ireland .

McGregor was issued a small fine and avoided jail time after pleading guilty to assault.

McGregor found liable in 2018 sexual assault case A 12-day civil trial concludes with a jury finding McGregor liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel after a night of partying in December 2018 , the incident that was initially attributed to “famous Irish sports star.” The jury’s verdict includes damages of approximately $250,000 awarded to Hand. In the immediate aftermath of the jury’s decision, McGregor is dropped as the spokesman for Proper Twelve whiskey, among other backlash to his business dealings. McGregor vows to appeal the loss in court..