Conor McGregor’s return to social media was meant to be a fresh start. The former UFC champion shared a long message about faith, healing and a spiritual awakening he experienced during an Ibogaine treatment in Mexico. He spoke about visions, divine guidance and a new path built around family and faith. 

But the moment he stepped back into the spotlight, actress and streamer Gina Darling shut it all down with one fiery thread. Her response revived the long-running assault case linked to McGregor and pushed the internet into a heated debate that shows no sign of slowing down.

Conor McGregor’s spiritual post sparks outrage

After months of silence following the loss of his legal appeal, McGregor appeared on X with a passionate message about finding God. He described intense visions that came during the psychedelic therapy and said he felt reborn. His words focused on forgiveness, guidance and a desire to rebuild his life. 

Fans who missed him welcomed the post, while others questioned his sudden shift toward religion. His comeback instantly gained millions of views, setting the stage for the clash that followed.

Gina Darling’s explosive repost takes over the platform

Gina Darling quoted McGregor’s post directly and accused him of being a rapist. She referenced the 2018 assault case involving Irish woman Nikita Hand, a case that resurfaced in 2024 when a civil jury found McGregor liable for assault but not for defamation. 

Darling’s message was sharp, emotional and filled with anger. She followed it with a meme about hell and told him to crawl back into it. Her thread quickly went viral, pulling in millions of impressions and dominating conversations across X.

Darling’s posts reflected a wider frustration from people who believe McGregor has never fully faced consequences for the accusations. Her criticism tapped into a bigger conversation about celebrities who use faith or redemption stories to rebuild their image after serious allegations. Supporters praised her honesty and said the anger behind her words felt justified. Many echoed her sentiment, saying that forgiveness should not erase accountability or trauma.

Supporters defend Conor McGregor and challenge her claims

Not everyone agreed with Darling. McGregor loyalists pushed back, sharing older footage and details they believe show the encounter was consensual. They argued that the civil ruling did not equal a criminal conviction and that the jury decision was unfair. Some accused Darling of seeking attention. This only intensified the arguments, as people on both sides used old evidence, court reports and statements to defend their views.

The original case involved claims that McGregor assaulted Hand in a Dublin hotel room in 2018. The woman said she suffered serious injuries that required medical attention. A civil jury in 2024 supported her version of events and awarded damages. McGregor maintained the act was consensual and appealed the ruling, which he later lost. Even though prosecutors declined to press criminal charges, the case remained a painful point in his public life. Darling’s thread brought every detail back into the spotlight and exposed the deep divide in public opinion.