CNN —A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of a local hospital during the NBA Finals on Friday, according to The Athletic.
The skit was meant to promote a pain relief spray, which McGregor sprayed on Burnie after the blows.
Once on the ground, McGregor landed another punch before the mascot was dragged off the court.
CNN has reached out to the Miami Heat and NBA for comment but did not immediately hear back.
“It’s the Miami Heat toughness that we are talking about,” Spoelstra said.
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