Back in 2015, no MMA fan thought that the UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who had made the Ultimate Fighting Championship a widely recognized brand internationally, would one day become so disconnected from the sport. Various reasons, such as injuries and financial success, have contributed to this situation. However, accumulating wealth can be a double-edged sword for McGregor, which reinforces the quote, “Money is a tool. Used properly, it makes something beautiful; used wrong, it makes a mess.”

This perfectly describes The Irishman’s life, as this wealth has drawn him closer to chaos, linking his name to substance abuse, a connection that has been pointed out by his critics many times. Despite McGregor asserting that he has moved past that phase, his past continues to shadow him, particularly in light of Belal Muhammad’s recent remarks.

Belal Muhammad exposes the harsh truth about Conor McGregor

Recently, the heated exchange between Conor McGregor and UFC welterweight king Belal Muhammad reached its peak. It began when Muhammad took a shot at Ilia Topuria, bringing McGregor’s name into the conversation by labeling Topuria a “McGregor wannabe.” In response, ‘Mystic Mac’ fired back at Muhammad. Since this incident, the animosity between them appears to be escalating. Just a few days ago, McGregor targeted Muhammad again with a now-deleted tweet, writing, “I’d love to crush my left hook into Belal’s temple and take down the triple crown. I’d do it easily. And fast! I’d cave his skull heavy!”

This topic was brought up by TMZ Sports during a recent interview with Belal Muhammad. The host chimed in, “Let’s start with Conor. Conor obviously always has to be vocal, then deletes his tweet. Did you take anything from what Conor McGregor had to say about you? And if he comes back and beats someone, would you gladly defend the title against him?” Regarding his latest online rival, Muhammad predicted that Conor McGregor would not return to the octagon, claiming, “He’s not going to come back, and if he does, I don’t think he’s ever going to beat anybody. I think Conor is just that old guy now. He’s not even really old, right?”

Muhammad also highlighted ‘Notorious’s’ party lifestyle and allegations of substance abuse, stating, “But the dr**s make him look old and feel old. He is that old guy at the bar. He’s always just putting out these tweets to see if people will write an article about it. He knows it’s going to get attention because he’s still at that age, and he still has that hope from these fans.”

This isn’t the first instance when someone has recently brought up Conor McGregor’s past with substance abuse. Ilia Topuria also slammed ‘Mystic Mac’ for his downfall, noting how many people who once aspired to be like him are now distancing themselves from that image.

Is ‘Mystic Mac’ no longer an idol for Ilia Topuria?

Conor McGregor, during his prime, served as an inspiration for numerous up-and-coming MMA fighters, including notable names like Sean O’Malley, Paddy Pimblett, and Ilia Topuria. However, the tables have turned, as the Irishman, now the highest-earning fighter, seems to have satisfied his financial ambitions and redirected his attention away from fighting. He appears more engaged in other pursuits, with his party antics and substance abuse taking center stage. Many fans and MMA analysts believe this is the reason behind McGregor’s decline.

When the host, Ibai, asked Topuria about facing his idol Conor McGregor, ‘El Matador’ dismissed the idea, saying, “I know it’s [the fight] not what it once was. He is not that McGregor who moved the masses. He is a McGregor who represents alcohol and dr**s more than sport. I and many people I know wanted to follow in his footsteps because he was an example of faith, that everything can be accomplished through hard work, perseverance, and effort. He has lost it because he has betrayed the values that led him here. An idol has left us.”

What’s your take on Belal Muhammad’s remarks? Do you also believe that Conor McGregor will not return to the octagon? And if he does, what chance do you think he stands against Muhammad in the welterweight division if they fight? Drop your opinion below.