UPDATE
9:46 AM PT -- Conor McGregor tells TMZ Sports ... he is planning to appeal Friday's decision.
In a statement, the UFC superstar said, "The judge's instruction and the modest award given was for assault, there was not an award for aggravated or exemplary damages. I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed."
He added, "I am with my family, focused on my future.