Conor McGregor, the former two-weight champion, returned to MMA training at his ‘home’ gym, Straight Blast Gym in Dublin, for his much anticipated UFC comeback.
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The Notorious was on the road to recovery after he suffered a gruesome leg injury last year. However, now he is fully recovered and even hinted at a return to fighting soon.
A few months ago, McGregor started his boxing training. After gradually improving his leg performance, the Irishman was seen kicking the bags in a recent video. However, now it seems the former champion is back in his full form.
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McGregor was spotted training at his home gym in Ireland. He can be seen styling a red UFC fight short in the post ‘The Notorious’ uploaded today on his official Instagram handle.
McGregor wrote a 400-word note talking about his training, career, success, and family. He wrote, “Great to be back on the mats of @sbgireland. The most successful martial arts gym financially of all time! Number 1 baby, we all done it. Real work only is the motto. This is my home and always will be wherever it is on this planet.”
“Never a scratch on us. My bloodline fights different. Always has throughout centuries. Always will,” McGregor further added.
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McGregor’s recent post has increased fans’ excitement who are waiting to see the Irishman back in action. However, one question still remains: who will Mystic Mac fight on his return?
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Nevada , United States – 10 July 2021; Conor McGregor before his lightweigh fight with Dustin Poirier during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. (Photo By Thomas King/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Talking about the lightweight division, former champion Charles Oliveira is ready to let McGregor cut the line and fight him for the title. Furthermore, even Michael Chandler is willing to take on the Irishman on his return, provided his recent call-out.
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Earlier, McGregor expressed his desire to compete in the welterweight division. Hence, the promotion can match him up him with Nate Diaz to make a blockbuster trilogy. Also, the former interim champion Tony Ferguson expressed his interest in fighting the Irish star in the 170lbs category.
All in all, the pay-per-view star has plenty of options to pick from for his UFC comeback.
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