Conor McGregor Sends Miami Heat Mascot Bernie To Hospital During Mid-Game Mock Fight
The Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, was on the receiving end of two heavy blows in what was supposed to be a friendly mock fight against Conor McGregor. The fight took place during a third-quarter timeout of Game 4 of the NBA Finals to promote McGregor’s pain relief spray. A video of the incident shows the former UFC champion punch the mascot in the head and then in the face when he fell to the ground. McGregor then proceeded to administer the spray to the mascot before staffers appeared to pull Burnie off the court by his legs. The Athletic later reported that Burnie was actually hurt and taken ...