Woman's damages claim against Conor McGregor fixed for November

The action has been brought by a woman who is allegedly known to the MMA star

Conor McGregor (pictured) sought to have the case put back to November because he is due to fight Michael Chandler in the UFC on June 29 next in Las Vegas. File photo: Brian Lawless/PA

The hearing of a woman's damages claim for alleged assault against MMA star Conor McGregor is to go ahead in the High Court next November.

The action has been brought by a woman who is allegedly known to Mr McGregor. The action, which will be before a jury and presided over by a judge of the High Court, was due to be heard in late June/early July next.