Conor McGregor recently revealed that a transformative hallucinogenic experience in Mexico helped him confront trauma and possibly saved his life. During this journey, he claimed to have envisioned his own death and encountered Jesus.
The mixed martial arts superstar, who has faced serious allegations of rape in Ireland and sexual assault in Florida this year, shared these astonishing insights through a social media update on Sunday.
At 37, McGregor expressed, “I’m back, everyone. I had the privilege of connecting with some of the most innovative medical experts from Stanford University, who guided me through a series of trauma-focused treatments.”
He continued, “I ventured to Tijuana, Mexico, and experienced Ibogaine therapy at AMBIO. If you’re curious, check out the newly released Netflix documentary, ‘In Waves and War,’ which showcases the exact location of my treatment.”
Describing the experience, McGregor said, “It was an incredible, intense, and profoundly enlightening journey. I was shown the path to my potential demise, its proximity, and the effect it would have on my children. I witnessed myself from above and then envisioned myself within a coffin.”
Ibogaine, derived from the Tabernanthe iboga plant native to Central Africa, is studied for its potential to treat addiction. While recognized for this purpose, it remains unapproved for medical use in the United States.
Conor McGregor has claimed his life has been saved by hallucinogenic trauma treatment
The UFC fighter, 37, said he was shown his own death during the treatment in Mexico
McGregor, in his lengthy social media statement, makes no reference to receiving the treatment for addiction himself but later shared a video of a scientist explaining how Ibogaine could help addicts.
His post continued: ‘God then came to me in the Holy Trinity. He is MIGHTY! Jesus, his child. Mary, his Mother. The Archangels. All present in heaven. I was shown the light. Jesus descended from the white marble steps of heaven and anointed me with a crown. I was saved! My brain. My heart. My soul. Healed!’
The UFC star is engaged to his childhood sweetheart Dee Devlin and they have four children together. He last fought in 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier when he broke his leg trying to strike his opponent with a leg kick.
McGregor said he thinks the treatment saved his life but that he found it ‘very, very tough’.
He said: ‘I was 36 hours under before I finally rested. When I awoke I was me again. The most enlightening and enchanting experience I have ever undertaken. This treatment is worth its weight in GOLD!
‘It is very, very tough, but it absolutely saved my life, and in turn saved my family. Thank you for all your inspiration, motivation, encouragement, well wishes, support, and most importantly, for your prayers! THEY WORKED!’
McGregor had not made any indication he was about to undergo trauma treatment but on Oct. 6, he posted on X: ‘Hey folks online, I’m out of here for a bit, see you again soon! My love unwavering. Thank you all.’
In September, McGregor asked Ireland’s Supreme Court to hear an appeal relating to a civil case in which a jury found in favour of Dublin woman Nikita Hand, who accused him of rape.
McGregor and his childhood sweetheart Dee Devlin – they have four children together
Ms Hand, also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, aged 35, successfully sued him in a civil court over an incident in which he was alleged to have “brutally raped and battered” her in a penthouse at a south Dublin hotel in December 2018.
The jury found McGregor – who told the court he had consensual sex with Ms Hand – civilly liable for assault.
In January this year, a woman accused McGregor in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting her after a Miami Heat NBA Finals game in 2023. McGregor denies the claims.
McGregor has also accepted an 18-month ban for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.
The Irish fighter missed three attempted biological sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024, according to Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD).
His suspension began on September 20,2024 and will conclude on March 20, 2026.
McGregor recently claimed he had signed to fight on next year’s UFC White House card, scheduled for June 14 – the 80th birthday of US president Donald Trump. But UFC boss Dana White, a close friend of Trump’s, has denied that McGregor will be involved.
