Machine Gun Kelly has firmly rejected calls to apologize to Conor McGregor following his scathing social media posts mocking the UFC fighter’s recent career-halting knee injury. MGK doubled down on his criticism while refusing to show any remorse for the personal attacks.
“Knees weak of old age the real Conor can’t stand up,” MGK wrote in his initial post. In a follow-up statement, he escalated his remarks: “I’m aware I did a post yesterday and I should probably apologize for… Absolutely nothing hommie. F*ck this dude. That’s how beef works. We don’t like each other.”
MGK addressed the age gap between himself and McGregor directly. “Everyone is saying, ‘Oh you commented on his age. He’s only one year older than you.’ Guess what? We don’t age the same. My knees are awesome.” He continued, “Oh you didn’t say to his face.’ I already did. That’s why that picture exists of that leprechaun punching up and missing and me not flinching. Where the f*ck is the rest of that footage where we toss this little guy like a piece of dirty draws across the red carpet.”
MGK’s verbal barrage extended to McGregor’s appearance and fighting career. “Buddy, you look like a drunk ugly extra in a Sherlock Holmes movie. What in the 1934 am I looking at? Fix your face. … Thank you for the walkout being longer than the fight,” he concluded, making clear his intention to maintain the feud rather than seek reconciliation.
The pair’s rivalry originated from a 2021 MTV VMAs red carpet incident. McGregor approached MGK’s then-partner, actress Megan Fox, prompting a confrontation that would define their relationship going forward. MGK’s camp rejected McGregor’s advances. McGregor reportedly asked for a photograph that was declined, leading to MGK shoving the UFC fighter before security intervened to prevent a full altercation.
That 2021 encounter became the foundation for a feud that lay dormant for years. The incident centered on MGK’s protective stance toward Megan Fox and his resentment of McGregor’s approach on the red carpet. What began as a brief red carpet clash transformed into a lasting rivalry that neither party seemed willing to let fade away.
The feud remained largely dormant until 2026, when MGK seized the opportunity to mock McGregor’s UFC 329 defeat. He explicitly referenced the 2021 altercation as the foundation for his current attacks. Rather than allowing time to heal the wound, MGK used McGregor’s injury stoppage as a platform to resurrect their historic conflict. His refusal to apologize demonstrates that he views the feud as justified and ongoing, with no intention of moving past the original red carpet incident.
The intensity of MGK’s recent statements has sparked speculation about the future of their rivalry. Some sources suggest the possibility of a potential McGregor versus MGK confrontation in 2027. Whether this feud will continue to play out through social media exchanges or escalate into something more tangible remains to be seen. MGK’s latest statements make clear that he has no interest in de-escalating the situation or seeking peace with the UFC fighter.
