“The Notorious” Conor McGregor has sidestepped a jail sentence for a driving incident over two years ago. In March 2022, the MMA star was arrested in Ireland for reckless driving. He allegedly sped through traffic, ran a red light, and nearly caused a collision. His vehicle was seized, and he faced several charges.

This week, McGregor resolved the issue with authorities. MMA Fighting reports that according to the Irish Mirror, he received a five-month suspended sentence, a €5,000 fine, and “must keep the peace” for two years. Additionally, he is banned from driving for two years. Charges for driving without insurance and a license were dropped after he produced the required documents

Conor McGregor has a history of driving offenses. In 2018, he was banned from driving for six months and fined €1,000 for speeding. It was revealed that he had “numerous other motor convictions.” 

These prior offenses influenced the judge to consider a prison sentence. Judge David McHugh described McGregor’s driving record as “appalling,” but McGregor’s legal team persuaded the judge to consider other penalties.

In Ireland, dangerous driving can have severe consequences, including heavy fines, long driving bans, and potential imprisonment. Repeat offenders face stricter punishments.

Conor McGregor last competed in UFC 264 in 2021, where he suffered a serious leg injury in a fight against Dustin Poirier. He was scheduled to return to the octagon earlier this year but withdrew due to a toe injury. McGregor now aims to make his comeback before the end of the year.