Massive Street Brawl Erupts in Glasgow After Conor McGregor Attends Bare-Knuckle Boxing Event

Violent scenes erupted on the streets of Glasgow after a major bare-knuckle boxing event attended by UFC superstar Conor McGregor, with dozens of men reportedly involved in a late-night brawl outside the city’s OVO Hydro arena. Police officers rushed to control the disorder as crowds spilled out of the venue, turning what had been an evening of high-profile fights into a chaotic street confrontation.

The disturbance broke out at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, along Congress Road, shortly after the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) held its first-ever Scottish event. Videos shared online appeared to show groups of men fighting on nearby streets and a bridge, while police pursued individuals and formed a barrier outside a nearby hotel in an effort to contain the situation.

McGregor, who is a co-owner of BKFC, had attended the event and was among the high-profile figures watching the fights. The headline contest saw Scottish fighter Sean Weir defeat England’s Leigh Cohoon by a first-round technical knockout to claim the British light heavyweight title. McGregor later praised Weir and the Glasgow crowd, even suggesting that the promotion could return for a future stadium event.

Police Scotland confirmed that two men, aged 32 and 27, had been arrested and charged with offences including assault, obstructing police officers, and threatening or abusive behaviour. A third man was also arrested and issued with a recorded police warning. Authorities said three police officers were assaulted during the disorder, with two requiring medical treatment.

Chief Inspector Paul Daley condemned the violence, describing attacks on officers as unacceptable. Police are continuing extensive inquiries to establish exactly what happened and identify anyone else involved. Officers have appealed to witnesses and anyone with video footage to come forward, quoting incident number 2029 of November 7.

The incident has raised concerns about public safety following large sporting events, particularly when crowds gather outside major venues late at night. While the boxing show itself attracted significant attention, the violence that followed has become the focus of a police investigation. McGregor has not been accused of involvement in the street brawl, and there is no indication that he participated in the disturbance.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40957487/glasgow-brawl-conor-mcgregor-boxing-event/