UFC star Conor McGregor banned from driving in Ireland

UFC star Conor McGregor has been banned from driving for two years after being convicted of dangerous driving in Ireland.

McGregor was caught driving his Bentley Continental GT in a reckless manner on the N4/M50 interchange in Dublin back in March 2022.

The former lightweight champion was handed a five-month suspended sentence and fined a total of $6,493, in addition to the driving ban.

This marks McGregor's second driving ban, following a six-month suspension in 2018 for speeding and other offences, including using a mobile phone and parking violations while only holding a provisional licence.

The Blanchardstown District Court delivered the verdict, which adds to McGregor's legal troubles.

His recent driving offences prevented him from returning to the UFC ring, where he was scheduled to face Michael Chandler.

This fight would have been McGregor's first since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.

In response to the court ruling, McGregor expressed his disappointment at having to postpone his return to the Octagon, stating, "The decision to postpone the fight was not made lightly, but one made in consultation with my doctors, the UFC, and my team."

He reassured his fans that he is in good spirits and remains confident about his comeback.

The UFC has already begun discussions for a new date for McGregor's return, with speculation that the fighter might compete at UFC 310 on December 14.