Nikita Hand

Nikita Hand

Ireland IrelandactivistFemaleb. 19885.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Nikita Hand is an Irish woman who bravely spoke out against Conor McGregor, bringing attention to issues of sexual assault and the challenges faced by women in seeking justice.

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Nikita Hand was awarded nearly €250,000 in damages after a jury found that she had been raped in 2018 by McGregor.

Conor McGregor, Donald Trump and the political arena of MMA – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-08
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Nikita Hand is mentioned as a victim of assault in the context of the article.

Neither Martin nor Harris dared rebuke the US ambassador. Varadkar had no such qualms – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-17
5.0

McGregor's return at UFC 329 will be his first fight since a Dublin civil court found him liable in a case brought by Nikita Hand.

‘For them’: Conor McGregor reveals real reason behind delayed UFC 329 comeback ahead of Max Holloway rematch | International Sports News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-11
5.0

Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her, won her claim against him for damages for assault by rape in a civil case.

McGregor vs Holloway 2: Why question marks hang over Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-10
7.0

Nikita Hand courageously took a civil action against Conor McGregor after he allegedly raped her.

Would Jeffrey Donaldson have faced justice if he committed his crimes south of the Border? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-26
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Nikita Hand is set to be awarded damages after her former neighbours failed to respond to her lawsuit.

Nikita Hand set to be awarded damages after former neighbours fail to respond to lawsuit – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-23
7.0

In 2024, McGregor was ordered to pay Nikita Hand €250,000 in damages after a High Court jury found he had assaulted her in a Dublin hotel.

Consumer watchdog warns Conor McGregor over failure to disclose Instagram sponsorships – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-12
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Nikita Hand accused Conor McGregor of rape and physical assault, leading to a significant legal case.

Konor Mekgregor je jedan od najbogatijih sportista, a supruga Di Devlin njegov otirač
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-01-22
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Nikita Hand, who alleged he raped her in a Dublin hotel, was awarded almost €250,000 in damages by a High Court jury.

Conor McGregor takes second case alleging defamation around reporting of Nikita Hand case – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-19
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Conor Mcgregor

Nikita Hand has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to reject mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor’s bid for a further appeal against a jury finding that he assaulted her.

Nikita Hand welcomes Supreme Court decision to reject Conor McGregor’s appeal bid – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-04
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Nikita Hand was awarded €250,000 in damages after a jury upheld her claim that she was assaulted by Conor McGregor.

Woman withdraws alleged sexual assault case against former MMA fighter Conor McGregor – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-03
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Nikita Hand was awarded damages after a jury found that Conor McGregor assaulted her.

Supreme Court judges to meet this week to consider whether to hear Conor McGregor appeal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-12
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A High Court jury awarded €248,603 damages to Ms Hand after finding she was raped by Mr McGregor in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Councillor Philip Sutcliffe ‘accidentally shared’ spoiled ballot containing abusive remarks – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-03
5.0

Nikita Hand's immense bravery started stocking cans of McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout again.

Conor McGregor has found God, a severe case of the Russell Brands – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-30
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In November 2024, McGregor was ordered to pay £206,000 in damages plus costs to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her in a hotel in Dublin in 2018.

Conor McGregor: UFC fighter accepts 18-month ban over missed doping tests
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
5.0

Ms Hand had sued Mr McGregor for damages, alleging he raped her in the Beacon hotel on December 9th, 2018.

Conor McGregor seeks permission from Supreme Court for further appeal over ruling in favour of Nikita Hand – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-18
5.0

Nikita Hand accused Conor McGregor of rape and assault in 2018, resulting in a compensation award exceeding £200,000.

كونور مكجريجور ينسحب من سباق رئاسة أيرلندا ويعلن خطة جديدة للحياة العامة
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2025-09-15
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Conor Mcgregor
Conor Mcgregor

Last year, Mr McGregor was ordered to pay Nikita Hand €250,000 in damages after a High Court jury found he had assaulted her in a Dublin hotel.

Conor McGregor withdraws bid for nomination to contest presidential election – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-15
7.0

Nikita Hand took a civil case against former MMA fighter Conor McGregor.

Suspects arrested over alleged perjury linked to Hand-McGregor case released without charge – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-12
5.0

Last year, Mr McGregor was ordered to pay Nikita Hand €250,000 in damages after a High Court jury found he had assaulted her.

Conor McGregor among 12 presidential hopefuls to address Dublin City Council on Monday – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-11
5.0

Nikita Hand was awarded damages after a jury found that Conor McGregor had assaulted her.

Gardaí arrest two as part of Conor McGregor perjury inquiry – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-11
7.0

Nikita Hand alleged that James Lawrence assaulted her by having sex without her consent.

James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand over civil court case – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-06
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Nikita Hand was awarded €250,000 damages by a High Court jury after it found Conor McGregor assaulted her.

DPP mulls decision on perjury prosecution over withdrawn evidence in Conor McGregor appeal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-13
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Nikita Hand has initiated new legal proceedings against Conor McGregor and two people previously due to give evidence in his failed appeal against the outcome of a civil rape case she won against him last November.

Nikita Hand to sue Conor McGregor and two former neighbours over withdrawn claims in failed appeal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-01
9.0

Nikita Hand accused McGregor of raping and beating her in 2018.

Luptătorul Conor McGregor a pierdut apelul în civil într-un caz de viol. Suma pe care trebuie să o dea starul irlandez
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-08-01
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Conor Mcgregor
Conor Mcgregor

Nikita Hand attended the hearing with several supporters.

MMA fighter loses appeal in civil rape case
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31
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Ms Hand said 'today I can finally move on and try to heal' after the court's decision.

Conor McGregor loses civil rape case appeal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-31
9.0

Nikita Hand sued Conor McGregor over an alleged rape incident.

Court to rule on Conor McGregor appeal over civil rape case outcome – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-31
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