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Report: Conor McGregor in Custody, to be Charged After Earlier Altercation Before UFC 223

Conor McGregor is in police custody at the NYPD's 78th precinct after an earlier altercation Thursday at UFC 223 Media Day, reports NBC News.

The 29-year-old is expected to be charged with assault following the incident at Barclays Center where he was captured on video interpreting UFC 223 press conference.

UFC president Dana White claimed a warrant was out for his arrest earlier but multiple outlets reported that the NYPD had not issued a warrant and instead was wanted for questioning.

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Although he was intercepted by a staff member, McGregor continued to show his anger before fleeing to an SUV.