Conor McGregor tells court sex with rape accuser was consensual

Taking to the stand on Wednesday, Conor McGregor accused Ms Hand of lying.

“She didn’t get her bruises from me, as far as I’m aware,” Mr McGregor said.

Conor McGregor said Ms Hand performed oral sex on him and said the sex was enthusiastic and athletic.

He also said when he was leaving Ms Hand wasn’t distressed or upset.

Danielle Kealey, who was called to give evidence for Mr McGregor, was there on the night of the alleged rape.

She said she did not know Ms Hand well, because they worked in different salons.

Ms Kealey told the court they were collected by Mr McGregor from the salon and after collecting Mr Lawrence, they were taken to the Beacon Hotel.

She said she knew Ms Hand and Mr McGregor went into the bedroom, but didn’t know what was happening in the room.

She said they “came back out and everything was fine” .

She was asked if anyone seemed upset and she said no.

Mr McGregor will return to the stand on Thursday when proceedings resume.