UFC champion mocks Conor McGregor for his infamous Ibiza clip: "Wasn’t even able to knock out an average man"

Conor McGregor’s name is once again making waves outside the Octagon—and not for his fighting skills. The former UFC double champion found himself at the center of yet another controversy after a recent video surfaced showing him punching a man at a nightclub in Ibiza. But what really sent social media into a frenzy was the scathing remark from UFC 317 headliner Ilia Topuria, who didn’t hold back when reacting to the viral footage.

Ilia Topuria mocks McGregor’s “power”

Topuria, who’s currently gearing up for his high-stakes title bout against Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas, made headlines of his own after mocking McGregor’s performance in the clip.

“Did you see the last video? I saw it,” Ilia Topuria told Shakiel Mahjouri. “He connected two punches and he wasn’t even able to knock out an average man. He connected two punches and the guy walked off like normal, like anything happened.”

The brutal critique from “El Matador” highlights not only Conor McGregor’s apparent decline in power but also his increasing detachment from professional competition.

A pattern of off-octagon controversies

This is hardly the first time McGregor has been involved in such incidents. Over the years, the 36-year-old has developed a troubling pattern of violent outbursts in public, often involving unsuspecting civilians. Once hailed as one of the most dangerous strikers in the UFC, McGregor now seems more focused on maintaining his celebrity persona than chasing another belt.

His recent actions are drawing more ridicule than admiration, especially from fellow fighters who are actively competing and climbing the rankings. For Topuria, the footage served as fuel—and perhaps motivation—to keep proving himself where it matters most: inside the cage.

Is this the end of Conor McGregor’s fighting legacy?

While Conor McGregor has teased multiple comebacks, his absence from the Octagon and continued involvement in off-field controversies have left fans skeptical. The once-feared fighter who headlined pay-per-views and captured titles now finds himself the subject of mockery from rising stars like Ilia Topuria.

For a fighter like Ilia Topuria, who’s focused, sharp, and hungry for gold, McGregor’s antics represent a cautionary tale rather than competition. The tables have turned, and the new generation isn’t afraid to call it like they see it.