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UFC fans have specific fighters they love and consider the G.O.A.T. Some examples are Khabib Nurmagomedov, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, and many more. Similarly, several fans also like Conor McGregor because of his antics inside and outside the Octagon.

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The first double champ in UFC’s history tweeted a short clip that contained some of his biggest moments. It included his faceoff and eventual victories against Donald Cerrone, Jose Aldo, Eddie Alvarez, and Dustin Poirier (UFC 178).

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Along with the video, ‘The Notorious’ wrote, “The greatest and biggest sports comeback in all of history. Will you be a witness?”

Several fans reacted to the post. A die-hard fan compared the Irish fighter to Jon Jones and Silva.

Another Twitter user made a Jones comparison. ‘Mystic Mac’ recently sparked retirement rumors and, hence, this fan had a theory to share.

A fan wondered what would happen if Conor McGregor came back and eventually became the 155 class champion.

One long-time fan wasn’t happy with McGregor’s recent style.

Further, a social media user had a peculiar way of making fun of the fighter.

Another UFC fan referred to McGregor’s previous fights and retirements to express their disappointment.

Thus, combat fans had a lot to say regarding McGregor’s potential comeback. But he is yet to enter USADA’s testing pool and hasn’t been tested a single time in 2022. Besides, as per several reports, the fighter might only return in 2023.

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While his MMA career seems to be bumpy currently, his achievements in the UFC can’t be ignored.

Conor McGregor: His biggest UFC moments

Conor McGregor is currently coming off two back-to-back losses against Dustin Poirier (UFC 264, UFC 257). However, backtracking a few years, McGregor defeated Jose Aldo and later Eddie Alvarez to become the first person to hold two titles simultaneously.

His boxing match with Floyd Mayweather back in 2017 is still known as the biggest crossover in both sports. Everything leading up to the match and the actual bout itself was huge.

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Additionally, his fight against Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 still remains the highest-earning PPV event. While the Irish fighter lost the bout through a submission, he succeeded in creating great hype, storyline, and feud with his opponent.

Do you think Conor McGregor will become a champion again? Who would be a great opponent for his comeback?

Watch this story: Watch: Conor McGregor Trains Bare-Knuckle Ahead of Sensational UFC Return

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice. Rohini’s journey and impact were also spotlighted in the Humans of EssentiallySports series, where she reflected on her evolution from rookie to pro in just a few years. Today, she continues to drive newsroom standards by delivering authoritative, reader-first content in an era where authenticity and clarity are more vital than ever.

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