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Conor McGregor is looking to make a comeback into the sport with a win against Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ is easing into the fight with a role as a coach in The Ultimate Fighter 31. This makes it his second appearance on the show. However, the spirit for the fight game is the same for ‘The Notorious Irishman’.

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‘Mystic Mac’ appeared to be motivating his teammate in recent footage of TUF. The fans shared some of their opinions upon seeing a focussed and active McGregor while sparring.

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Coach Conor McGregor was seen motivating a fighter in a latest TUF 31 footage

‘The Notorious’ is one of the most enthusiastic personalities in the fight game. The former UFC double champion was seen motivating his team members in recent footage released by The Mac Life.

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The post was captioned, “‘The more you seek the uncomfortable, the more you will become comfortable.’ – Conor McGregor”. Moreover, McGregor was seen motivating his team member in the video as he said, “Find comfort in it. You know what I was doing? I had a cut on me nose in the Cerrone camp. I had to wear this bar across my nose.”

McGregor continued, “I couldn’t even see. I was sparring five different bodies that were coming in fresh with no vision. Use your periphery. You can do it blindfolded.”

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Fans react to seeing the motivated version of Conor McGregor

The Irishman looked like his past self as per the fans. The fans even made comparisons between the current version of Coach McGregor and the previous one.

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A fan said, “I will say from the clips I’ve seen. He seems a lot more involved as a coach now then in 2015”. Another fan added, “Man Conor is a good motivator”.

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Similarly, a social media user added, “I think he’s back. I truly believe we’re in for a treat. A masterful performance is on the horizon. He will finish Chandler in 2”. One fan commented, “Loses 20 pounds he’ll be quicker”. Conversely a fan added, “The way he showed the left and snuck that uppercut in quick”

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Another fan said, “At first I hated this clip because he didn’t throw any kicks and he himself nearly got caught by a head kick but in fairness maybe he was sparring that way to mimic a style for his partner who he’s coaching on the show. Idk”

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Lastly, a fan said, “Connor talks a better fight game than he’s actually got!!”

What do you think of the latest footage of ‘The Notorious’? Let us know in the comments.

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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