WATCH: Conor McGregor throws drink at music awards show

MMA fighter Conor McGregor is trending on social media after an altercation at the Video Music Awards (VMAs) last night. 

In multiple videos circulating online, McGregor is seen on the red carpet at the VMAs before throwing his drink. 

The famous fighter reportedly attended the event to present an award. 

Conor McGregor throws a drink at MGK on the red carpet (via ig:laurademytrk) pic.twitter.com/H0naCNbMta

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 13, 2021

It's believed American rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, was the intended target, however the reason for the altercation hasn't been confirmed. 

Oh and there’s the vid lol MGK and Conor McGregor at the VMA’s pic.twitter.com/RL3SGfvooV

— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) September 13, 2021

Both McGregor and Machine Gun Kelly were asked about the incident, with neither acknowledging anything had happened. 

People online were quick to react:

Conor McGregor’s behaviour at the @MTV awards last night was a disgrace. He is an embarrassment to himself, the sport & to Ireland

— Jöellé (@JoelleCuroe) September 13, 2021

Conor McGregor is Ireland’s version of that one uncle that always shows everyone up at the wake.

— Carrie Kelly (@karolinecelly) September 13, 2021

Ireland - wakes up, checks twitter, sees Conor McGregor trending again....

Can someone please make it stop. He is such an embarrassment to the country.#MTVVMAs #VMA #ConorMcGregor pic.twitter.com/xPHIB6s7Pn

— Vicky Finlay (@VixFinlay) September 13, 2021