Burnie, the Heat mascot, to emergencies after blows from Conor McGregor

The old saying goes that it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, it came true…

That was exactly what happened to the man who plays Miami Heat mascot Burnie, as he had to go to the emergency room on Friday night after taking two punches from UFC star Conor McGregor during a break. on the court in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami, according to a report.

The man who plays Burnie, according to The Athletic, was given painkillers, sent home and is doing well.

As part of the skit, Burnie, who was dressed in a wrestling tunic and large gloves, moved towards McGregor at midcourt in a fighting stance. McGregor, who was promoting a pain relief spray, dropped Burnie with a left hook and then landed a straight punch to the face of the mascot’s helmet as Burnie lay face up on the ground.

The first fighter in UFC history to hold simultaneous championships in two different weight classes, McGregor serves as a trainer on the 31st season of the reality show ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’

McGregor has not competed since breaking his left leg in a fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.

The Heat, who lost 108-95 on Friday, will try to avoid being eliminated by the Denver Nuggets, who have a 3-1 lead and can clinch the NBA championship in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series on Monday. at night. (8:30 a.m. ET, ABC).