Conor McGregor, the infamous Irish mixed martial artist, has been absent from the fighting scene since his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, which resulted in a leg injury. Nonetheless, he has been making waves recently with his comeback to the UFC as a coach in Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor will be pitted against Michael Chandler, a former Bellator champion and UFC standout, as a fellow coach.
The fans have been eagerly waiting for McGregor‘s return to the octagon, and his appearance in TUF has added to their excitement. McGregor‘s training video, which he recently retweeted, has further fueled their anticipation.
Conor McGregor training and teaching in TUF
In the video, McGregor can be seen teaching striking techniques to his team and throwing some strikes himself. McGregor also posted the same video on Instagram the prior day. However, he deleted it shortly afterward. Fans have had mixed reactions to the video. Some fans have praised McGregor‘s skills and have expressed their eagerness to see him back in the octagon. They have appreciated his teaching skills and have called him a great coach.
The Back hook daddy https://t.co/d1JBnsPW0T
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 28, 2023
However, some fans have criticized McGregor‘s form, calling him slow and sluggish. They have questioned his ability to perform at the highest level after his long layoff. Here are some of the reactions –
Some were impressed by McGregor’s skills.
Heavy hits. Chandler in trouble pic.twitter.com/xbBFuUkJG3
— Wadey (@WadeyNinja) March 1, 2023
While some corrected McGregor’s moves.
Arms far too heavy to go past 3 rounds though…
— Puton (@andcoat1) March 1, 2023
Just don’t rely on boxing when you are back. Be the pure martial artist you can be 💯
— James Smith (@Justjayjay1989) February 28, 2023
Others were not impressed with his moves.
He looks like he’s gonna get KO’d
— m (@M_Stanislaus) March 1, 2023
I see stiffness pic.twitter.com/p9lAgnJ6hm
— Jimmy Simp (@JimboSamso) February 28, 2023
“Stuck in the mud” was a common phrase!
Social media users had a lot to stay about his striking.
meh, what happened to "movement"? thought you were against being "stuck in the mud".
— Perlrulez (@Perlrulez) March 1, 2023
Thus, it would be interesting to see how the Irishman performs upon return.
Conor McGregor Vs Michael Chandler
The upcoming fight between McGregor and Chandler has further increased the anticipation among fans. Chandler is a formidable opponent, and his recent performances have earned him a lot of respect from the UFC community. McGregor, on the other hand, has a huge fan following and is known for his knockout power. The clash between these two stars is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the year.
Conor McGregor‘s return to TUF and the UFC has generated a lot of excitement among fans. His training video has sparked mixed reactions, and his decision to delete it has added to the speculation surrounding his comeback. However, fans are eagerly waiting for his fight against Michael Chandler and are hoping to see the notorious Irishman back in the octagon at his best.
