Michael Chiesa to sue Conor McGregor after UFC 223 bus incident:

McGregor and Chiesa may clash outside of the Octagon.

Despite the ongoing preparations for his pivotal UFC 229 title clash with arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov, Lightweight contender Conor McGregor's legal proceedings and battles outside the Octagon threaten to rear their head once more.

The Dubliner was sentenced for his involvement in the UFC 223 bus attack in the Barclays Centre at the end of July, but one of the blue corner fighters involved in the incident, Michael Chiesa, is expected to sue 'The Notorious' one for emotional distress, economical loss and physical injuries, with broken glass as of a result of McGregor throwing a dolly through the window of the bus leaving Chiesa with cuts to his forehead. Those facial injuries resulted in 'The Maverick{s}' removal from his scheduled fight with Anthony Pettis with both men eventually clashing at UFC 226 with Pettis scoring a triangle armbar submission victory over the Aurora native.



Chiesa also believes that the bus incident and subsequent removal from the card seen him lose a possible title opportunity in the process. After Max Holloway was removed as Tony Ferguson's late replacement due health issues relating to weight cutting, options were weighed up with Pettis and fellow Lightweight Paul Felder failing to come to terms with the promotion to face Khabib. New York wrestler Al Iaquinta was eventually drafted in to face the undefeated Dagestani, but many believe Chiesa's higher ranking at 155lbs would've resulted in him getting the opportunity to challenge Khabib for the now vacant crown.

McGregor hasn't been internally punished for his actions last April and is currently in fight camp for his October 6th clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov as he attempts to become a two-time Lightweight title holder at UFC 229.


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