Conor McGregor, the notorious Irish mixed martial artist, has been out of the fighting scene since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in July 2021 due to a leg injury. However, he has been making headlines recently with his return to the UFC as a coach in TUF Season 31. McGregor will be coaching against Michael Chandler, who himself is a former Bellator champion and a star in the UFC.

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The fans have been eagerly waiting for McGregor‘s return to the octagon, and his appearance in TUF has added to their excitement. McGregor‘s training video, which he recently retweeted, has further fueled their anticipation.

Conor McGregor training and teaching in TUF

In the video, McGregor can be seen teaching striking techniques to his team and throwing some strikes himself. McGregor also posted the same video on Instagram the prior day. However, he deleted it shortly afterward. Fans have had mixed reactions to the video. Some fans have praised McGregor‘s skills and have expressed their eagerness to see him back in the octagon. They have appreciated his teaching skills and have called him a great coach.

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However, some fans have criticized McGregor‘s form, calling him slow and sluggish. They have questioned his ability to perform at the highest level after his long layoff. Here are some of the reactions –

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Some were impressed by McGregor’s skills.

While some corrected McGregor’s moves.

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Others were not impressed with his moves.

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“Stuck in the mud” was a common phrase!

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Social media users had a lot to stay about his striking.

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Thus, it would be interesting to see how the Irishman performs upon return.

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Conor McGregor Vs Michael Chandler

The upcoming fight between McGregor and Chandler has further increased the anticipation among fans. Chandler is a formidable opponent, and his recent performances have earned him a lot of respect from the UFC community. McGregor, on the other hand, has a huge fan following and is known for his knockout power. The clash between these two stars is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the year.

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Conor McGregor‘s return to TUF and the UFC has generated a lot of excitement among fans. His training video has sparked mixed reactions, and his decision to delete it has added to the speculation surrounding his comeback. However, fans are eagerly waiting for his fight against Michael Chandler and are hoping to see the notorious Irishman back in the octagon at his best.

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