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“Mickey Mouse Juiced to the Gills” – Fans Have a Field Day as Conor McGregor Dresses Up With Dee Devlin & Kids on Trip to Disney Island

Published 03/23/2023, 9:28 AM EDT

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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.

UFC fans pass harsh criticism to Conor McGregor in Disneyland

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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.

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.

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The post drew some mixed reactions from some fans:

And then there were some pretty harsh criticism, too:

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.

USADA blocks the path of McGregor’s return

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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.

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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.

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Written by:

Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. His interest in the UFC heightened when he first saw his favorite fighter Conor McGregor knockout Jose Aldo in mere 13 seconds, in 2015. He thus got hooked on the sport.
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Rohini Kottu