McGregor, 30, flew from Ireland to New York in an attempt to confront Khabib Nurmagomedov, 30, in retaliation for the Russian accosting The Notorious’ close friend Artem Lobov earlier in the week.
The former two-weight UFC king proceeded to throw objects at the bus the Russian was sat in, with the mayhem all caught on camera.
Damage from the attack caused three bouts and six fighters to lose their spot on the card that saw Nurmagomedov claim the UFC lightweight title.
One of the fighters who suffered an injury was Michael Chiesa, as his showdown with Anthony Pettis was scrapped after glass was shattered into the 31-year-olds eye.
Just six months later McGregor would be beaten by Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, a fight the Irishman was paid $3million for.
Chiesa is reportedly suing McGregor asking for “all” the profits The Notorious made after the incident.
According to TMZ Sports, Chiesa’s court documents state that Chiesa has brought up the ‘Son of Sam law’ where it says no individual is allowed to profit from illegal activity in the state of New York.
The American is apparently claiming McGregor has profited from the incident with his fight against Nurmagomedov that featured the bus attack in the build up with the promotion.
Chiesa also says McGregor has profited with his whiskey company, Proper 12, since the infamous incident.
The UFC lightweight, who eventually fought and lost to Pettis at UFC 226, believes these profits should be shared out to the victims of the attack.
McGregor’s spokesperson, Karen Kessler said that Chiesa complaint is a “sad attempt to grab publicity.”
McGregor’s spokesperson, Karen Kessler said: “This complaint is a routine but sad attempt to grab publicity in a case that should have been resolved months ago.
“We are pleased that Chiesa’s quick recovery allows him to continue fighting."
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