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Following Conor McGregor’s rampage on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, a straightforward narrative emerged: The wild Irish superstar is spinning out of control, sinking his career and life. There is of course reason for McGregor and his fans to be concerned about the legal fallout from what he did. He will assuredly face repercussions in both civil and criminal proceedings, presenting a series of outside-the-cage obstacles to deal with in the short term.