Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. What was supposed to be a fun bit turned into a serious situation for the man who plays the role of Burnie, the Miami Heat's mascot.
The man was reportedly hospitalized and placed on pain medication after taking a punch from UFC star Conor McGregor. The 34-year-old southpaw was courtside for the game.
At halftime, he announced that his TIDL Sport body spray is now an official sponsor of the team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Conor McGregor during Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center June 9, 2023, in Miami, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Following the announcement, the mascot appeared on the court sporting gold boxing gloves.
McGregor threw a vicious left hook that sent the mascot to the floor and then punched him while he was down. Burnie was then dragged off the court by members of the Heat in-game entertainment crew.