

In the world of mixed martial arts, Conor McGregor is a name that needs no introduction. He is a man who doesn’t have to lift a finger to make headlines. The Irishman has had one of the most captivating careers in the UFC, and his story has been littered with controversies and triumphs. Despite a hiatus from the sport to recover from an injury, McGregor has never been too far from the limelight. One such scandal involved accusations of PEDs use during his recovery period. The accusations have lingered, and even now, as he returns to the sport, they still follow him.
Recently, McGregor took a much-needed break with his family and visited Disneyland. However, even a trip to the happiest place on earth couldn’t escape the harsh judgment of his fans. Despite trying to stay low and enjoy his vacation, ‘The Notorious’ was caught in the public eye, and the reactions were less than favorable.
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UFC fans pass harsh criticism to Conor McGregor in Disneyland
Conor McGregor recently wrapped up filming for the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ and subsequently took off to Disneyland with his family. However, when a picture of him from the famed amusement park made it to social media, the fight fans took the moment to pass on some criticism to the UFC superstar.
Conor is taking Disney vacations. Wholesome. pic.twitter.com/i0kj0ygswA
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 22, 2023
McGregor can be seen sporting Mickey Mouse ears along with his wife and kids. But in such a pleasant setting, he couldn’t escape the backlash, owing to the litany of controversies he is carrying on his shoulders.
The post drew some mixed reactions from some fans:
Vacationing before going into camp, most likely fighting this summer
— Calvin (@delaylasweet) March 22, 2023
His face really changed ever since he took those supplements
— Jurassic Fart (@boomtown1717) March 22, 2023
Don't like the dude much, but glad to see a dad making memories with his little ones.
— FamManJ76 (@FamJ76) March 23, 2023
I still can’t get used to beardless Conor https://t.co/XAiSUcnjPF
— Tyson Bulfone (@bulfoneee) March 23, 2023
Not the Mickey ears Connor..😂 https://t.co/WmJz0w9aWu
— Louth (@jessicaloouth) March 23, 2023
And then there were some pretty harsh criticism, too:
Prob gonna hit a baby this time
— Shi – Bal (@Kalista19991) March 22, 2023
I was not aware that Disney had opened CocaineLand.
— David Willford (@Dave_Willford) March 22, 2023
Mickey Mouse juiced to the gils
— Кадыров (@Chadyrov11) March 22, 2023
So hes out here drunk tweeting at disney. Gotta love it
— 209 (@CTR209) March 22, 2023
This trip with his family should have been a chance for the fighter to relax and enjoy some downtime. However, even this moment of respite was not free from controversy.
Moreover, the UFC superstar is scheduled to face Michael Chandler later this year in a pay-per-view event as his comeback fight. But as exciting as this update is, there still looms a major obstacle in his return.
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USADA blocks the path of McGregor’s return
Conor McGregor recently waged a war against USADA ahead of his return to the octagon, claiming that they were targeting him unfairly. However, it seems that this move has backfired as the anti-doping agency has responded by releasing a statement that crushes the Irishman’s hope of getting an exemption.
USADA have issued a statement regarding the comments made by Conor McGregor yesterday in regards to his eligibility to resume competition 👇 https://t.co/FNaBjMgUxX pic.twitter.com/ql9rz0RQWO
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 16, 2023
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USADA has now made it clear that McGregor will have to follow the standard 6-month testing period, crushing any hope of a quick return to the octagon. Despite this, the Irishman has stated that he will start his training camp for his comeback fight soon. Hence, it remains to see how things unfold from here.
Watch this story: Everything to Know About Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler TUF 31
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