UFC bans McGregor from 223, says 'consequences' for Barclays Center rampage coming

Conor McGregor will have to watch UFC 223 from home following his shocking attack on a bus full of UFC fighters at the Barclays Center.

The UFC said in a statement Thursday that any "individuals involved in the incident" won't be allowed at Friday's weigh-ins or Saturday's event in Brooklyn

"During today's media event at Barclays Center to promote UFC 223: Khabib vs. Holloway, Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov entered the building accompanied by over a dozen individuals. The group, which included McGregor and Lobov, vandalized the vehicle that contained a number of athletes competing at the event taking place this weekend.

"NYPD was immediately alerted and is currently in the process of investigating the situation. UFC is working very closely with the New York Athletic Commission, Barclays Center security, and law enforcement authorities. All parties are working together to ensure the highest standard of proper safety precautions are implemented to protect the fans and athletes.

"The organization deems today's disruption completely unacceptable and is currently working on the consequences that will follow. Immediately, Lobov has been removed from this weekend's card and individuals involved in the incident are not welcome at tomorrow's ceremonial weigh-in or Saturday's event at Barclays Center."

Two fights have been pulled from UFC 223 due to fighters suffering injuries in the assault by McGregor and his camp, who showed up unannounced following a media event and threw objects at the bus, including a dolly that smashed a window. Featherweight Alex Caceres is also off the card, as the promotion won't be able to find him a last-minute replacement for Lobov.

McGregor was believed to be targeting Khabib Nurmagomedov, who had previously clashed with Lobov.

Nurmagomedov - who will fight for the lightweight title versus Max Holloway in Saturday's main event - laughed off McGregor's antics.