Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor has undergone an expensive medical treatment, which is illegal in the US, with the Irishman claiming to have seen his death.
Despite not having fought in the UFC for over four years, McGregor and his lifestyle are still a topic of interest to fans.
In recent years, the Irishman’s life has spiralled out of control.
In November 2024, he was found liable for the assault of Nikita Hand after a lengthy civil court case in the Republic of Ireland. Hand was awarded €248,000 (£206,000) in damages. McGregor lost his civil jury appeal.
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Then, in the summer of 2025, the former two-weight UFC champion was criticised after footage emerged of him appearing to punch a man in an Ibiza nightclub.
And with McGregor now being 37 years of age, fans have begun to question whether they will ever see him fight again, with the potential for a return to the octagon dealt a further blow when he was suspended for 18 months for violating anti-doping rules earlier in November.
The 37-year-old missed three attempted biological sample collections within 12 months in 2024, according to Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD).
He will be able to return to action on March 20 2026, as the suspension ran from his first whereabouts failure on September 20, 2024.
So with McGregor seemingly having a lot of time on his hands, he has taken a trip to Mexico to undergo a costly medical treatment.
On Sunday (November 23), the Irishman took to X and revealed he had undergone Ibogaine treatment in Tijuana, Mexico.
“It was incredible, intense, and absolutely eye-opening,” McGregor claimed in a lengthy post.
“I was shown what would have been my death. How soon it was to be, and how it would have impacted my children.
“I was looking down on myself as it happened, and then I was looking out from the coffin.
“God then came to me in the Holy Trinity.”
What is Ibogaine, and how does it work?
According to The New York Times, Ibogaine, which comes from the bark of the iboga tree root and is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, is consumed as a powder.
It has been used in several African countries and has reportedly shown promise in treating opioid addiction while also quelling the symptoms of withdrawal, such as the desire to use drugs in the initial phase after treatment.
According to Dr Joseph Peter Barsuglia, the treatment can effectively rewire the brain, with some believing it can help the creation of new neurons, giving users a “fresh perspective on self-destructive ideas”.
“Ibogaine seems to be resetting the brain pharmacologically, and at the same time, it’s producing deep psychological insight into the underlying drivers of addiction,” Dr Barsuglia said.
Ibogaine is illegal in the US and is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance – in the same category as heroin and LSD. Although the drug is legal in Mexico, hence why McGregor was treated in Tijuana.
The treatment can cost in excess of £30,000.
Topics: Conor McGregor, UFC, MMA
Luke Davies