One hunter who would compete on Saturday's UFC Atlanta event was one of that affected by the criminal actions of Conor McGregor in 2018.
During his career of mixed martial arts, McGregor had a lot of heated rivalry, but nobody can hold a candle to a certain bitter feud.
In 2018, McGregor challenged the lightweight title of Khabib Nurmagomedov. After submitting the Irishman, 'The Eagle' started a notorious fight by jumping over the cage and attacking McGregor's corner.
That was the highlight of a tense and often controversial structure, in which McGregor was accused of often exceeding the line with his words.
But when it came to Nurmagomedov, McGregor physically exceeded the line, even before their matchup was officially made.
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Michael Chiesa was injured by the Bus attack of Conor McGregor
The rivalry of McGregor and Nurmagomedov was fueled before the latter reached the lightweight throne on UFC 223. An argument between the Dagestani and Artem Lobov, the teammate of McGregor, led to the former two-division champion who was 'the Eagle' in his sentences.
On UFC 223 Media Day, McGregor focused on Nurmagomedov by attacking a bus where he was on the Brooklyn card next to other hunters.
The Dubliner threw a steel dolly through one of the windows of the vehicle and injured some hunters and UFC staff. Among them was Michael Chiesa, who suffered a slice on his head from the broken glass and was therefore pulled out of his fight against Anthony Pettis.
After his arrest, McGregor avoided prison after he had made a plea. But the Irishman had to fight more than just a criminal procedure.
Months away from the attack, Chiesa McGregor complained for negligence, negligent encounter of emotional need, intentional improvement of emotional need, abuse and battery and a number of other claims.
Michael Chiesa agreed to drop the lawsuit of Conor McGregor after settlement
In his lawsuit, the UFC welter weight claimed that he had experienced “pain, suffering and a loss of pleasure of life” and “economic loss, loss of opportunities and economic damage” because he “was unable to ensure his usual avocation and activities.”
It took four years for a resolution, in which McGregor's lawyers claimed that he had not deliberately focused on Chiesa and therefore could not be held liable.
That was originally accepted by a judge and led to reduced claims against the UFC star, but a judge ruled that the dismissal was incorrect and several of the claims of the original court case revived.
In 2022, the case concluded after Chiesa and McGregor had arranged their lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Kings County (NY). The terms and conditions of the agreement have not been announced.
The Athletic Commission of the New York State has made a decision to get me from UFC 223. I was destroyed to say the least. @Showtimepettis I hope to perform this competition as soon as possible, June 9 in your back garden. That is all I have to say now. Lots of love.
– Michael Chiesa (@Mikemav22) April 6, 2018
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The traumatic experience is now in the distant past for Chiesa, who continues to fight in the UFC at the age of 37.
'Maverick', a winner on the Ultimate Fighter, will compete for the 21st time at the UFC Fight Night event in Atlanta on 14 June in the Octagon on 14 June. After winning two straight fights against Tony Ferguson and Max Griffin, Chiesa will now look to defeat Court McGee to continue his late career resuration.