While Conor McGregor wasn't set to compete on Saturday night's UFC 223 event, the lightweight champion became the star of the show on Thursday after a violent incident outside a pre-fight media event.
According to BBC Sport's Matt Davis, that scene has him facing four criminal charges from the New York Police Department, with a spokesman stating "McGregor has been charged with three counts of assault and one of criminal mischief."
Mark La MonicaPer NYPD: Conor McGregor has been charged with: 1 felony count of criminal mischief 3 misdemeanor counts of assault.