The publicity stunt that appears to have gone wrong happened at half-time in an NBA game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. UFC president Dana White said the practice of mascots taking punches from fighters 'doesn't seem like the brightest thing in the world'.
The publicity stunt that appears to have gone wrong happened at half-time in an NBA game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. UFC president Dana White said the practice of mascots taking punches from fighters"doesn't seem like the brightest thing in the world".Conor McGregor punched Burnie the mascot in a stunt to promote a pain relief spray. Pic: APA Miami Heat mascot was reportedly taken to hospital after being punched by Conor McGregor at an NBA game.
Burnie the mascot, dressed in oversized gold boxing gloves, was floored by a left hook from Irish mixed martial artistThe former UFC champion delivered another punch as Burnie lay on the ground before the mascot was dragged off the court by three people. It was later reported the person inside the mascot suit was taken to the emergency room of a nearby hospital for treatment.The Miami Heat said the employee, who was not identified, received pain medication and was resting at home.
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