Conor McGregor, the fighter once synonymous with UFC chaos and the ultimate fight nights, has emerged from obscurity with a tale that sounds straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Over the weekend, McGregor took to X to share his transformative journey through trauma therapy at a psychedelic retreat in Tijuana, Mexico – a revelation that's making waves across the globe.
In a post dated November 23, McGregor detailed his experience at AMBIO, a renowned (and somewhat controversial) retreat, where he underwent intense treatments under the guidance of leading Stanford University doctors. "Hey guys, I am back," McGregor opened, sharing how the series of treatments helped him confront deep-seated trauma.
"It was incredible, intense, and absolutely eye-opening," McGregor described. "I was shown what would have been my death. How soon it was to be, and how it would have impacted my children."
McGregor's journey didn't just stop with confronting mortality; it veered into the spiritual realm. Under the effects of Ibogaine – a potent psychedelic not typically used in the U.S. – McGregor reported seeing visions of the Holy Trinity. "Jesus, his child. Mary, his Mother. The Archangels. All present in heaven," he recounted, adding that Jesus himself descended to anoint him with a crown.
The experience, lasting a staggering 36 hours, left McGregor with a renewed sense of self. "When I awoke, I was me again," McGregor reflected, expressing gratitude towards his supporters for their unwavering faith during his absence.
While McGregor's spiritual experience is captivating, it isn't the sole battle he's faced. The fighter dealt with chronic arthritis intensified after his notorious 2021 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, where a brutal leg injury required extensive surgery.
Beyond the physical pain, McGregor has navigated a turbulent personal life, including a lawsuit from Nikita Hand over allegations of sexual assault. This was followed by public scrutiny after being photographed with someone other than his fiancée, Dee Devlin.
In an unexpected twist, McGregor flirted with a political career, announcing his candidacy for the Irish presidency earlier this year. However, his ambitions were short-lived, as he abruptly withdrew, promising his fans that he would return to the political arena someday.
McGregor's latest chapter is a mix of redemption, controversy, and ambition – as colorful and unpredictable as the man himself. Whether in the octagon or on the political stage, it seems the world hasn't heard the last of Conor McGregor.