Stunned Conor McGregor fans cheer for their hero when the MMA star is pulled over by police for alleged dangerous driving in Dublin.
- McGregor was filmed by fans driving alongside the MMA star on the freeway when they were pulled over by a police car.
- An Irish mixed martial artist was arrested for dangerous driving on Tuesday evening.
- His Bentley Continental GT was reportedly confiscated but subsequently returned to him.
- A spokeswoman for McGregor told MailOnline that he passed drug and alcohol tests.
Conor McGregor’s bemused fans were cheering for their hero when the MMA star was pulled over by police for allegedly dangerous driving in his £140,000 Bentley Continental in Dublin.
McGregor was filmed by fans driving alongside the 33-year-old on a motorway and being chased by a police car on Tuesday night, moments before he was pulled over and arrested.
The video clearly shows McGregor driving his Bentley convertible and captures the moment the police sirens go off.
Fans can be heard cheering McGregor and shouting “Up the Mac” to the Irish MMA fighter as they rode alongside him.
When the police turned on the siren of their car, fans could be heard saying, “Are they pulling him? They pull him. My God.’
The Irish MMA star is believed to have been pulled over by Garda while driving to the gym on the N4 between Lucan and Palmerstown.
Conor McGregor was filmed by fans driving alongside the 33-year-old on a motorway and was chased by a police car on Tuesday night, moments before he was pulled over and arrested.
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Conor McGregor, 33, (file photo) was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving in his £140,000 Bentley on a motorway in Dublin.
His supercar was confiscated but has since been returned to him, according to the Irish Independent.
The 33-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and is due to appear in Blanchardstown District Court next month.
A spokeswoman for McGregor told MailOnline: “Mr McGregor was driving to the gym when he was pulled over by the Garda for alleged traffic violations.
“He passed drug and alcohol tests taken at the station.”
A spokesman for the Garda confirmed that the man was arrested in connection with the incident and taken to the Lukan police station. He has since been released.
A police statement said: “Gardai arrested a man in his 30s in connection with a dangerous driving incident in the Palmerstown area last night, Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
“The man was taken to the Lucan Garda police station, where he was later charged.
“He was released pending a later appearance in Blanchardstown District Court.”
The Irish MMA star (file photo above) has been charged with dangerous driving and is due to appear in Blanchardstown District Court next month.
McGregor is on a comeback path and has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, in a fight in which he broke his leg in his third loss in four matches.
The “infamous” two-weight world champion is expected to return to the octagon in July and has vowed to fight for a world title again despite losing his last two fights.
Although the date and opponent when he will return has not yet been confirmed, McGregor is reportedly eager to face the winner of the May fight of Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira.