The UFC superstar Conor McGregor rose to fame in a very short time. Along his UFC journey, McGregor also attracted critics and haters with his antics and trash talks. However, even McGregor’s critics found it hard not to appreciate his remarkable achievements in his fighting career. McGregor turned a lot of heads towards him when he achieved something that was earlier believed to be impossible. ‘The Notorious’ became the first fighter in the UFC, who held two belts simultaneously in two different weight classes.

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After earning two belts, The Irishman put the two on his two shoulders and waved to the thrilled audience. This was a huge moment in his fighting career. Recently, ‘The Notorious’ posted a photo from the moment on his Twitter handle to prove to the world that he is still not done.

Fans react to the new post of Conor McGregor

After coming across McGregor’s post, fans had mixed reactions. As a caption to the post, the Irishman wrote, “The Irish OG.” Some claimed that it was a time when the Irishman’s career was at its peak and that it would be impossible for him to achieve a similar victory, while others encouraged the Irish superstar to fight more.

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One of the fans asked if McGregor ever slept.

Another fan talked about how the Irishman achieved the impossible.

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One of the Twitter users asked a question to ‘The Notorious.’

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Another fan mentioned that the photo was from a time when McGregor was at his “peak.”

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One of the Twitter users was a great fan of ‘The Notorious.’

A fan claimed that McGregor has not won against any great fighters.

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Another fan was looking forward to a bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.

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Thus fans had a variety of reactions. However, McGregor’s return is something people can’t stop talking about.

The much-awaited comeback of the Irishman

The UFC community is eagerly waiting for the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter, where McGregor and the former three-time Bellator Light Champion, Michael Chandler, will lock horns as coaches. The show will premiere on May 30th.

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This time it would be very special for the fans as the show would witness the comeback of McGregor to the MMA world. Fans believe that at the end of the season, the two champions will lock horns in the UFC octagon.

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