Conor McGregor is set to make a triumphant return to the octagon later this year after a painfully long hiatus, and the excitement around his comeback couldn’t be more palpable. The Irishman, who recently finished filming for the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ will be donning the coach’s hat for the second time since 2015. Now, he will take on Michael Chandler in a pay-per-view event.

With a comeback bigger than ever in sight, there have been major setbacks in the path of his highly anticipated return. However, despite the obstacles, ‘The Notorious’ has offered a timeline for his return, and he seems to be in full preparation mode now.

In a recent post on social media, McGregor shared a picture of himself training, indicating that he’s putting in the work necessary to make his comeback a success. The post has received a great deal of love from MMA enthusiasts, who praised McGregor’s dedication to his craft. And joining the forces was the reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

Israel Adesanya and fans shower high praise on Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor has once again set the MMA world ablaze with his recent Instagram post, sharing an old picture of himself, training. This could very well serve as a hint that he’s beginning his preparation for his highly anticipated comeback later this year. The post has garnered the right attention from fans and fellow fighters alike, including Israel Adesanya.

‘The Notorious’ wrote in the caption, “Fighting is Art.”

Adesanya commented:

• “This.”

While McGregor’s long-time coach, John Kavanagh wrote:

• “The Hendo Black Belt Killer”

Followed were some excited fans in the comment section:

• “Putting in the work💯”
• “Amen champ champ!”
• “Cant wait to see you back at competitions sir.”
• “And you are Picasso”
• “The biggest comeback in sports history is coming soon🔥👑🇮🇪”

Wherein there were a few negative comments as well:

• “Lad, get your head in the game. You’re gassing out just talking.”
• “Cool pictures from Dustin 2 training camp. Pull your head in or Mike will end your career once and for all”
• “all this for chandler to beatcho a** 💀”

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However, McGregor’s recent performances have left something to be desired, as the former double-division champ has only fought four times since 2018, with a record of 1-3 in those fights. He lost to Dustin Poirier back-to-back twice, with their last fight at UFC 264 in July 2021, resulting in a devastating leg injury for McGregor.

With his return to the octagon looming, there’s a lot at stake for McGregor, with admirers and haters alike keeping a close eye on him.

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