The Miami Heat’s mascot was reportedly taken to the hospital Friday night after getting punched by former UFC champion Conor McGregor in a skit in the team’s NBA finals game against the Denver Nuggets.
The male who plays Heat mascot, Burnie, was reportedly taken to the emergency room at a nearby hospital after McGregor hit him in his costume head, sending him to the floor.
The man reportedly receiving pain medication and is recovering at home.
The skit was to promote a pain relief spray.