During the fourth game of the NBA Finals between the Nuggets and the Heat, the wrestler Conor McGregor starred in an unfortunate incident with the mascot of the local franchise, which he would end up sending to the hospital after a fight. The UFC star and Miami Heat mascot Burnie were supposed to stage a fight to promote a pain-relieving spray, but things got messy.
Burnie, dressed in a wrestler's tunic and oversized gloves, was brought down by McGregor, who lunged at him and landed a hard left hook. Once on the ground, the wrestler raged. He delivered a hard punch directly to the mascot's hoof, knocking her unconscious. The stadium staff quickly took the mascot, dragging it by its feet all over the track, while the public looked at the scene in disbelief.
As The Athletic later reported, the man who plays mascot Burnie was taken to the emergency room of a nearby hospital, where he received painkillers and was released. He is now "in good condition", according to this publication.
The last time McGregor competed was in 2021, when he broke his leg in a fight with Dustin Poirier. The Heat's 108-95 loss to the Nuggets put the Denver franchise into a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, with a chance to clinch the NBA championship in Game 5 on Monday. .
