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Conor McGregor admits 'mistakes' but 'everything was consensual' after losing civil case

Conor McGregor has admitted he made mistakes after he was found liable of assaulting a woman - but he added that "everything was consensual"

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Conor McGregor admits he made msitakes(Image: PA)

Conor McGregor has said he "made mistakes" but continue to insist "everything was consensual" after he was found liable of assaulting a woman who accused him of rape in a Dublin hotel six years ago.

Disgraced McGregor, 36, has been ordered to pay Nikita Hand more than £200,000 in damages.


Speaking on X, formerly known as Twitter, McGregor said: "People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches.

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"I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me. As much as I regret it, everything that happened that night was consensual and all the witnesses present swore to that under oath.

"I have instructed my legal team to appeal the decision. I can’t go back and I will move forward. I am beyond grateful to my family, friends and supporters all over the world who have stayed by my side. That’s it. No more. Getting back to the gym - the fight game awaits!"


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Conor McGregor claims "everything was consensual"(Image: Collins Photos)

Hand, 35, said she believed she would always win her case against the UFC star.


The hair colourist added she has received supportive calls, texts, emails and messages after she was awarded damages and her daughter doesn't have to grow up in a world where she has to "shut up and say nothing".

Speaking outside the court on Friday (November 22), Hand said: "I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from everybody. I want to thank my legal team and my three barristers, they have been amazing from start to finish.

Nikita Hand
Nikita Hand said she knew she'd always win the case(Image: PA)
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"I want to thank the justice, the jury and all the witnesses. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone at the sexual assault unit at the Rotunda assault unit, especially my own doctor.

"I want to thank the rape advice centre, I want to thank all the guards and the ambulance crew. I want to thank the men and women who have supported me throughout this trial. For every person who reached out to me, a card, email, everything, it has not gone unnoticed. Thank you, I really appreciate it so much."

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