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Conor McGregor is unquestionably one of the best fighters to have walked in the UFC. Although he’s been away from the octagon for a while now, but he’s utilizing this time to get recovered from the devastating injury he incurred in his last outing with Dustin Poirier. However, with all the time he had for himself in the hiatus, he’s decided to fix one of his biggest weaknesses that has cost him some big fights in his career. His stamina. That’s correct. ‘The Notorious’ seems to have taken up the oath to get rid of that shortcoming before his comeback in the UFC. Which appears to be a strong possibility to happen this year. On the other hand, fans are not really believing McGregor’s words and are rather critical of the UFC superstar’s bold claims.

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Fans aren’t taking McGregor’s word for a fact

Conor McGregor appears to be on the verge of full recovery after over 17 months of rehab. Besides, along with the recovery, the Irishman claims to have improved his cardiovascular strength, too. Something that has proven to be his a major weakness for him in the octagon. But in addition to that, “The Notorious” has also issued a stern warning by appearing to have his stamina tuned to the maximum.

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McGregor wrote, “Bitta cardio , ya’s’r f**ked.” as he appears to be absolutely ripped in the picture.

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But anything with Conor McGregor doesn’t come without a dash of criticism. Or at times, criticism is all that’s served back to the Dubliner.

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Read more: “You Are Jake Paul Level Now Dude” – UFC Veteran & Fans Lash Out at Conor McGregor for ‘Biting More Than He Can Chew’

Check out how the fans reacted to Conor McGregor’s big claims:

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One fan stated that cardio is exactly what he needs at this point:

While another fan believes the outcome still goes against the Irishman regardless:

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Getting jacked came along with another shortcoming that this fan pointed out:

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This fan feels that Conor McGregor may never get a big shot ever again:

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McGregor needs to do significantly more than just ‘bitta’ cardio, suggests this fan:

And this user predicts a negative outcome of McGregor’s comeback fight:

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Steroids accusation came from this fan:

McGregor should stop fooling himself, stated one user:

Having said that, it appears that the news every UFC fan has been waiting for is finally materializing into actuality. Conor McGregor seems to be all set to make his grand comeback now. And according to his latest tweet, we can be hopeful about an official announcement soon.

Make way for Conor McGregor

2023 may finally grant every UFC fan’s wish. The arena may finally echo with the announcement of ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor as he steps into the octagon after a long, long time. And with the Irishman’s latest tweet, it’s safe to assume that his comeback holds a high possibility now.

The UFC superstar wrote, “Excited for my return to the @ufc !”.

He attached a clip of himself being introduced by Bruce Buffer, which is undoubtedly one of the most iconic intros of all time. This tweet has already got the folks talking. Now, it’s about time to see that manifesting into reality.

Watch this story: “I Gave Up on Calling Him” – Unable to Even Pay His Fees, Conor McGregor Scammed His Coach Off $500 in His Rookie Days

Are you excited to witness Conor McGregor coming back to the UFC this year? Who do you think he should face upon his grand comeback? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing. Mayur's article on Kamaru Usman's injury displays his dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of athletes from various perspectives. In addition to his love for combat sports, Mayur is also an avid marathon runner. His experience as a marathon runner has given him a deep appreciation for the connection between the mind and body, which he sees reflected in the sport of MMA. As a writer, Mayur's background in theatre also informs his approach to storytelling, allowing him to craft engaging and captivating articles that bring MMA to life for readers.

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