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UFC has not made any announcement about Conor McGregor returning to the octagon. However, there have been many indications and teases regarding his return to the UFC reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh recently shared a tweet about the former UFC champion’s previous TUF appearance.

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Several lackluster seasons of The Ultimate Fighter need to be revitalized. Considering that McGregor plans to return in 2023, he could be the most suitable candidate to attract viewers back to the UFC’s famous reality series. He had earlier shared a post on Instagram reflecting on his time during the 22nd season of The Ultimate Fighter.

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The 34-year-old former UFC champion also mentioned receiving an offer from UFC president Dana White to become the coach once again in his Instagram post. Moreover, his coach John Kavanagh has seemingly confirmed his return to the UFC on Twitter.

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John Kavanagh has been training with Conor McGregor for years. He is one of the more famous MMA personalities in the world, with a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He seemingly shared a cryptic message in one of his recent Instagram posts and wrote: “The boys back up for May.” This sent fans into a frenzy as they believe that this might be a teaser for the return of ‘Mystic Mac’ back to the octagon. Now, Kavanagh has shared a YouTube video by BT Sport in a Twitter post which highlighted the best Conor McGregor moments from his TUF appearance back in 2015.

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Dana White also acknowledged McGregor‘s TUF post on Instagram, which legitimizes the TUF tease. John Kavanagh is confident that the former UFC two-division champion will return to the octagon in 2023. He is even willing to bet his house on it.

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Conor McGregor is out of the upcoming USADA testing pool. It requires almost six months for this process to complete. This could mean that he could make an appearance on UFC’s reality television show.

It could help him to hype up his fans for his eventual UFC return. What are your thoughts? Drop your comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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