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“Something Just Don’t Feel Right”: UFC World Reacts to Conor McGregor’s Shadowboxing as He Returns to Coach on TUF 31

Published 02/17/2023, 7:27 AM EST

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The 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ has officially kicked off as Conor McGregor has landed in Las Vegas and begun shooting for the show. This season, McGregor is set to go head-to-head against Michael Chandler in the octagon, following their coaching duties on the TUF. Fans of the sport are getting all fired up with anticipation for the return of ‘The Notorious’, especially after a clip surfaced on the internet showing him shadowboxing in his suit upon arriving in Sin City.

The video has created a buzz amongst the fanbase, with many eagerly anticipating McGregor’s long-awaited comeback. This will be the Irishman’s second run as the coach for TUF after 2015. And the fans have on the edge of their seats to see how things play out as the UFC’s poster boy makes his comeback after a devastating injury back in 2021.

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Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC is creating a stir amongst fans, as evidenced by a clip of him shadowboxing in the UFC facility. As the shooting for the 31st season of TUF commences, it’s clear that McGregor is in his element, fully immersed in the coaching process.

There’s no denying that he is one of the biggest names in the sport, and his return to the octagon is a big deal for fans.

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Fans are stoked to see the “GOAT” Conor McGregor back in action

It’s clear that the sight of ‘The Notorious’ back in action has got everyone talking, and the anticipation for this year’s TUF season is at an all-time high. The clip of him in action has sent social media into a frenzy, with fans reacting with a mixture of awe and excitement.

In the midst of all the commotion, one fan expressed his reservations about what he saw in the clip.

Nevertheless, Conor McGregor answered the fan in his characteristically clever way, taking his skepticism and making it seem like magic for the viewer.

The 34-year-old wrote, “It’s like it’s too good to be true hahaha”

This fan believes Dana White would be the happiest person as Conor McGregor is finally making his comeback.

Further, a number of other fans couldn’t contain their excitement at seeing ‘The Notorious’ back in action.

A number of eagle-eyed fans noticed ‘The Notorious’ checking kicks during his shadowboxing:

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With his trademark personality and impressive fighting skills, there’s no doubt that he’s going to make his mark on the show. McGregor’s presence on the show is sure to be a game-changer, and fans can’t wait to see what he’s got in store. It’s time to sit back, relax, and let the show begin.

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Are you excited to see coach Conor McGregor at TUF 31? Do you think he can outwork Michael Chandler? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. His interest in the UFC heightened when he first saw his favorite fighter Conor McGregor knockout Jose Aldo in mere 13 seconds, in 2015. He thus got hooked on the sport.
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Rohini Kottu