India, Aug. 12 -- Conor McGregor appears to have ended his latest period of sobriety, and his reason for doing so is certainly unusual. The former two-division UFC champion had stayed away from alcohol and other stimulants while preparing for his UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway, his first fight in five years. However, the comeback ended almost immediately after McGregor suffered a torn ACL and was forced to undergo surgery.

McGregor had previously said he intended to remain sober while recovering from the injury, but that plan seems to have changed after he learned that Hollywood star Brad Pitt had started drinking alcohol in moderation again. Taking inspiration from Pitt, McGregor revealed that he was ready to have a taste of his ...