‘The Ultimate Fighter’ is back with a bang as the highly anticipated 31st season of the show has officially kicked off. However, the real excitement for fans lies in the return of ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor, after his 18-month hiatus from the UFC due to a devastating leg injury in July 2021. Since touching down in Las Vegas for TUF 31, ‘The Notorious’ has been generating headlines and drawing attention with his mere appearance.
Even during his time away from the sport, McGregor’s name was never far from the headlines, with allegations of steroid use, and his bulked-up physique during his recovery period that raised a lot of eyebrows. However, McGregor recently took to his Instagram to show off his physique, and fans are going wild over his transformation for the TUF 31, eagerly anticipating what’s to come.
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Fans can’t comprehend Conor McGregor’s transformations
Conor McGregor is gearing up to wear the coach’s hat against Michael Chandler and then face him in the octagon following the conclusion of TUF 31 later this year. The Irishman is pulling out all the stops in his preparations and has been diligently working to make his mark in the UFC since his return, and his lean transformation has already left fans spellbound.
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Many fans expressed excitement about Conor McGregor’s return.
Check out how the fans reacted to the Irishman’s lean look:
“Let’s see a big return”
“On his way to become a legendary coach 🔥”
“Not here to take part Here to take over”
“Woah Conor look lean”
Wherein some of his supporters were left perplexed by his transformation:
“Wth happened to you”
“Bro have multiple body sizes for every pic. 💀🦍”
And some fans did comment on the steroid fiasco surrounding him:
“Steroid off😂🤦🏼♂️,”
“The look you make when you realize how much your testosterone drops after coming off cycle”
Everyone is excited to finally witness ‘The Notorious’ in action once again, with the arena echoing his name after such a long time. However, there is a roadblock that could potentially jeopardize McGregor’s comeback.
Conor McGregor is yet to get tested by USADA
The UFC faithfuls are counting days for Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the octagon, with rumors circulating that he could take on Michael Chandler in September. However, reports suggest that the Irishman has yet to enroll in the USADA testing program.
MMA reporter Aaron Bronsteter took to Twitter to break the news.
USADA updated their test history today and Conor McGregor is yet to be tested in 2023.
If his bout with Michael Chandler is to be booked for September as has been speculated, he will need to reenroll in the USADA anti-doping program in the coming weeks if he hasn't already.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 17, 2023
With fighters required to test negative six months prior to their bouts, time is running out for McGregor to make his comeback. If he doesn’t get things moving soon, his highly anticipated return could be at risk of falling through the cracks.
Stakes are high, and there is no scope for an error here. Let’s hope things work out for the best and we get to see ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor fight again before 2023 ends.
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