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Chuck Liddell, an MMA legend and pioneer of UFC, recently gave an interview to a reporter on the streets. The reporter asked Liddell about the current status of the ‘Notorious‘ Conor McGregor, one of the biggest superstars of UFC.

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McGregor has been inactive for over a year now, following his second loss against rival Dustin Poirier. He has not been in top form inside the octagon, having lost twice against Poirier and once against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite this, McGregor is looking to bounce back and enter the USADA pool once more to compete for the UFC.

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With a renewed determination, McGregor aims to conquer the division and be the champion once again. He will undoubtedly face fierce competition. However, with his skills and determination, he is sure to make a comeback and make a name for himself in the MMA world.

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UFC legend Chuck Liddell backs the Irish superstar Conor McGregor over his return

Upon the question by a reporter about Mystic Mac’s recent physical transformation, MMA legend Chuck Liddell states that he does not judge anybody. In addition, he said that he is not looking at what they’re doing. He did acknowledge that McGregor looks like he got really big in a short amount of time. However, he also points out that he has only seen some pictures of it and that McGregor is currently inactive.

He said, “I don’t judge anybody. I’m not looking at what they’re doing, I know he looks like he got really big in a short amount of time. but great I’ve only seen some pictures about it. he’s retired as of right now, I don’t care right now yeah.

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When asked about McGregor’s involvement in the movie industry and whether he thinks McGregor can still be a champion. Liddell states that he believes McGregor can still be champion.

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Furthermore, he explains that it just depends on how McGregor comes back. In addition, that he will be excited to see him sign with a company and make his comeback. Liddell also mentioned that he is excited to see McGregor return to the octagon.

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Felder’s Foresight: Will McGregor Make a Comeback or Get Left Behind by the Next Generation of MMA Fighters?

When McGregor beat Alvarez to become a two-division UFC champion, he stunted his own momentum. He did so by leaving the sport for more than a year to pursue a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. The fight was a huge payday for McGregor. However, it also prevented him from evolving alongside his peers in arguably the deepest division in the sport.

He said, “Let’s say he hadn’t gone and done the [Floyd] Mayweather thing and just strictly stuck to MMA, I think he would have been a dangerous champion and done some damage for a long time

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Felder wonders if McGregor’s absence during that time has affected his ability. Moreover, his ability to keep up with his peers and the current fighters in the sport. He questions whether the time and focus that ‘Notorious’ put into the Mayweather fight has set him back in his MMA career.

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