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The New York State Athletic Commission, according to MMAFighting.com, issued the following statement ahead of the Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez superfight. This revolves around the suspension McGregor almost received for chucking a drink can during a public altercation before the second Nate Diaz fight. Instead he received a hefty fine along with some community service. Regardless, the Irishman does not officially have his license just 19 days from New York’s first MMA event.

Here is the statement:

The New York State Athletic Commission is aware of the Order issued by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Conor McGregor has not yet completed his application to the New York State Athletic Commission for a license, nor, to our knowledge, has he agreed to the fine levied by Nevada or exercised an appeal.”

It is also our understanding that the time within which Mr. McGregor may seek a legal challenge to the Nevada Order has not yet expired. An administrative fine without a concurrent suspension is not a mandatory bar to licensure.

The New York State Athletic Commission expects its licensees to resolve disciplinary actions and comply with lawful final orders issued by the states in which they have chosen to compete, and will be closely monitoring this matter.

Stay tuned for updates.

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