Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Hand's legal costs

A justice has ruled that MMA prima Conor McGregor indispensable wage the ineligible costs of a pistillate who accused him of raping her.

A assemblage found McGregor liable successful a civilian case taken by Nikita Hand and ordered him to wage Ms Hand astir €250,000 (£207,000) successful damages.

He has present been told to wage her ineligible costs successful a further proceeding connected Thursday.

James Lawrence - who was besides accused of rape by Miss Hand but recovered not liable - volition not beryllium awarded immoderate costs.

The justice said it was a "singular and peculiar case" and whitethorn bring proceedings against McGregor for societal media posts.

McGregor, who had denied the allegations, has already said helium volition appeal.