Fans were in for a surprise when Conor McGregor shared a video on Twitter, showcasing his new facial hair. However, instead of focusing solely on his new look, fans couldn’t help but draw comparisons to UFC Light Heavyweight legend Chuck Liddell, mistaking McGregor for ‘The Ice Man’.

From likening him to Chuck Liddell and Hulk Hogan to references to Cowboy Cerrone, fans didn’t hold back in their observations. The reactions from fans poured in, with some expressing concern about McGregor’s potential return to fighting.

Did Conor McGregor turn into Hulk Hogan?

The Twitter post featuring McGregor’s new facial hair sparked a flurry of comments, with fans making various comparisons.

Fans were quick to point out the obvious.

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And others wanted to know if he was hanging out with a certain UFC fighter.

McGregor’s movie career also got a shout-out.

Many social media users were trying to draw parallels.

And of course, humorous remarks were aplenty.

McGregor’s new look surprised many. After all, people aren’t used to seeing him with such a different style.

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WWE legends were also a part of the online reactions.

UFC fighter Sean Strickland was quoted too.

Amidst the buzz surrounding McGregor’s appearance, another topic of discussion emerged. It revolved around his potential return to the UFC and his absence from the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) testing pool, which has raised concerns from his opponent, Michael Chandler.

Conor vs Chandler fight is still up in the air

MMA journalist Aaron Bronsteter tweeted that McGregor was not listed as an athlete in the latest USADA test history. This absence became a point of contention, as the fight between McGregor and Chandler was scheduled for UFC 296.

According to the rules, McGregor must be part of the testing pool for six months to be eligible for a fight. Chandler took to social media to call out McGregor for his absence and voiced concerns about the fight possibly falling through.

As fans eagerly await updates on the McGregor saga, the looming questions remain: Will the fight happen? And if it does, will we witness the same Conor McGregor we know and expect inside the octagon?

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below, and let us know if you believe McGregor’s latest venture into facial hair is a mere distraction or a sign of his imminent return to the fighting world.

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