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IO Interactive Ends Collaboration
Conor McGregor has been dropped by video game developer IO Interactive after being found liable in a civil rape case involving a woman named Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in December 2018.
Verdict Impact
The UFC star, who has been ordered to pay £206,000 in damages, has vowed to appeal the decision. McGregor has been a character in the 'Hitman: World of Assassination' game developed by IO Interactive.
IO Interactive Statement
IO Interactive released a statement saying, "In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately."
McGregor's Response
After the verdict, McGregor expressed disappointment in the decision, vowed to appeal, and thanked his supporters worldwide. His fighting future remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a leg injury sustained in July 2021.
