Conor McGregor ‘s return has been put on hold after he was hit with an 18-month suspension , and a UFC legend has provided some insight on the ruling. Even with the good news surrounding his name, the Irishman is never too far away from controversy . Many fans rejoiced when ‘The Notorious’ dropped his political campaign and instead dedicated himself to a return to the octagon, but a violation of the anti-doping policy has left him unable to compete for several months.