"Holy sh*t he’s actually going to have to fight again" - Fans react to Conor McGregor facing significant setbacks following Nikita Hand case verdict

Fans recently reacted after it was reported that Conor McGregor has experienced some significant setbacks following the Nikita Hand case verdict. The former two-division champion has been involved in many lucrative ventures outside of fighting and appears to be facing backlash as a result of the case.

MMA Fighting reported that the Irishman's outside ventures are in jeopardy as he has been removed from the popular video game Hitman. In addition, they reported that McGregor's Proper No. Twelve has also been removed from major retailers in his home country of Ireland:

"Conor McGregor removed from Hitman video game after being found liable in sexual assault verdict...No longer face of Proper No. Twelve, product pulled from major Irish retailers in wake of sexual assault case."

Check out MMA Fighting's post below:

Fans took to the comment section and weighed in on the fallout of the verdict in the Nikita Hand civil case and what they believe it could mean for 'The Notorious' going forward. Some fans mentioned that the latest dissociation from McGregor will result in his octagon return being inevitable, while a few mentioned that he is facing consequences:

"Holy sh*t he's actually going to have to fight again..."

"So now he has to fight again lol Michael Chandler out there smiling somewhere lol"

"From Proper No.12 to judged by 12...life comes at ya fast"

Check out the fan reaction comments regarding McGregor below:

Fans reaction comments regarding McGregor [Image courtesy: @mmafighting on Instagram]

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Conor McGregor pleads innocence and reaffirms commitment to octagon return

Despite the backlash from the verdict, Conor McGregor pleaded his innocence and reaffirmed his commitment to returning to the octagon.

McGregor recently took to his X account and expressed his regret for his decision making that night in 2018, but noted that it was a consensual encounter and he intended to appeal. The Irishman also mentioned that he is focused on his UFC career, which could be a positive sign:

"As much as I regret it, everything that happened that night was consensual and all the witnesses present swore to that under oath. I have instructed my legal team to appeal the decision. I can't go back and I will move forward. I am beyond grateful to my family, friends and supporters all over the world who have stayed by my side. That's it. No more. Getting back to the gym- the fight game awaits!"

Check out Conor McGregor's post below: