Conor McGregor, the former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. Since his devastating loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021, McGregor has been absent from the octagon, leaving fans and critics alike wondering if the Irish fighter has finally reached the end of his rope.
Despite his impressive record of 22-6 (19KO), McGregor’s recent antics have overshadowed his impressive skills in the ring. From assault allegations to brawls with fans, the former champion seems to be more focused on making headlines than getting back to his winning ways.
One recent incident that has sparked controversy is a video that has gone viral, showing McGregor spitting on a fan who yelled „Let’s go Khabib!” in reference to his arch-nemesis, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fan, who was left visibly shaken, was met with a barrage of abuse from McGregor, who seemed to take great pleasure in belittling him.
This incident is just the latest in a long list of controversies surrounding the Irish fighter. In 2024, McGregor was found guilty of sexual assault and was ordered to pay 250,000 euros in damages to his victim. The backlash was immediate, with many of his sponsors distancing themselves from him.
„Ludzie nie chcą mieć z nim nic wspólnego. Irlandia odwróciła się od Conora McGregora” (People don’t want to have anything to do with him. Ireland has turned its back on Conor McGregor) – wrote BBC, highlighting the fact that McGregor’s behavior has led to a significant loss of support from his fans and sponsors.
McGregor’s impulsiveness and lack of self-control have become a major concern, with many questioning whether he is truly cut out for the sport. His UFC Lightweight Championship defeat to Nurmagomedov in 2018, which he lost via submission in the fourth round, seems to still be a sticking point for him.
Despite his attempts to make a comeback, McGregor has been plagued by injuries and controversies, which have kept him out of the octagon for extended periods. His brief stint in professional soccer was meant to be a welcome distraction, but even that was marred by controversy.
With his career at a crossroads, McGregor’s next move is anyone’s guess. Will he finally get his act together and return to the UFC, or will his personal demons continue to haunt him? One thing is certain – the world will be watching, and waiting, for the next chapter in the tumultuous career of Conor McGregor.