Conor McGregor just shared some really intense news. He says he saw his own death during a tough 36-hour experience with a controversial drug called Ibogaine. The UFC superstar says this treatment “absolutely saved my life” after he went to Tijuana, Mexico, to go through the intense process.
According to The Sun, the ‘Notorious’ fighter, who is 37, said that one of the clearest visions he had while on the drug was the terrible effect his death would have on his young family. This is truly awful for any parent to imagine, let alone see so clearly.
McGregor explained the scary details, saying, “I was shown what would have been my death. How soon it was to be, and how it would have impacted my children.” He talked about looking down on himself as it happened, and then looking out from the coffin. He called the treatment “incredible, intense, and absolutely eye opening.”
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McGregor opens up after two months away from social media
This big news came after the fighter ended a two-month break from social media, which included recently deleting his Instagram account. He shared on X that he had been “blessed to meet the most forward-thinking doctors from Stanford University and undergo a series of treatments to address trauma.”
He went to Tijuana, Mexico, for the Ibogaine treatment at a place called AMBIO. If you want to learn more about the location, McGregor suggested watching the Netflix documentary called In Waves and War, as it shows the exact place he went.
He said he was under the drug’s influence for 36 hours before he finally rested. During this time, he had a deep spiritual journey. He said God came to him in the Holy Trinity, with Jesus, his child, Mary, his Mother, and the Archangels all there. McGregor talked about seeing the light and feeling “saved” after Jesus came down from white marble steps and put a crown on him. He insists his “brain. My heart. My soul. Healed!”
This sounds like a life-changing event. McGregor believes the treatment is “worth its weight in GOLD!” and believes it saved not only him but also his family. He says he woke up feeling like his child self, but with the knowledge of his adult self. He’s promising his huge group of fans are “in for a treat” following this spiritual awakening.
So, what exactly is this drug? Ibogaine is an active alkaloid tryptamine that comes from the root of the Central African shrub Tabernanthe Iboga. While McGregor used it for a spiritual awakening, the drug is being studied in clinics for its ability to help with drug addiction problems.
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have also been testing Ibogaine in studies about traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. So far, giving the drug has led to good improvements in brain function and lower anxiety and depression levels in veterans who have TBIs. The treatment’s focus on healing trauma resonates with other athletes who’ve faced life-threatening situations, like the tragic loss of Marshawn Kneeland.
You’ve got to know that this drug isn’t without serious risks, though. Reported side effects include heart and brain problems, and seizures. A major worry is the chance of life-threatening heart rhythm problems, which can happen because the drug blocks hERG potassium channels. It’s definitely a serious treatment that needs careful medical supervision.
Looking forward, McGregor hasn’t stepped inside the Octagon since he broke his left leg nearly four and a half years ago. He’s looking at a return fight next June on the UFC’s White House card, which could be the place for his long-awaited fight with Michael Chandler.
His claims about the White House fight have generated plenty of discussion among UFC fans. If that fight happens, it will mark his first fight since a jury found him civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018. McGregor lost his appeal of that verdict last November.
Published: Nov 24, 2025 04:20 pm