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Conor McGregor may be absent from competition, but that hasn’t stopped him from entertaining his fans! The Irish superstar is yet to make his return to the Octagon after being sidelined from competition since 2021. McGregor suffered a serious fracture to his leg in his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. While he has recovered from the injury, his comeback fight and opponent are yet to be announced.

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However, the ‘Notorious’ has been active on social media, where he regularly shares updates with his legion of followers. And in a recent video shared, McGregor donned a tuxedo and even did an impression of James Bond! Let’s see how the community reacted to McGregor’s ‘secret agent’ persona!

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Fans react to ‘secret agent’ Conor McGregor  

McGregor was originally scheduled to face off against Michael Chandler after the TUF 31 season. However, with issues with his availability for USADA testing, McGregor wasn’t allowed to compete. But with USADA and the UFC’s partnership concluding soon, fans are eagerly expecting McGregor to make his return in 2024!

As he is still away from active competition, Conor McGregor has been actively sharing his life outside of training and fighting. And in a recent video, the Irishman can be spotted enjoying himself dressed in a spiffy tuxedo! McGregor even impersonates James Bond in the video, and ends it by laughing hysterically at the joke. And fans seem to have found the whole thing strangely entertaining!

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Here’s how the community reacted:

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Some fans took a jab at the Irishman’s record.

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Others pointed out the energy being displayed by McGregor.

If I had 1% the energy this guy has I would have at least a million dollars.

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Some were amazed at McGregor’s age.

Crazy to be 35 and acting like this.

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While some mentioned how ‘fun’ the whole affair seemed,

Honestly seems like a fun life lmao

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Others humorously took jabs at McGregor’s health.

Thought he was stroking out at first

Some even hilariously referenced marijuana consumption.

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McGregor’s love for social media was also noticed. 

Dude just loves social media lmao

While some others wanted to have whatever McGregor was ‘having’.

I’ll have whatever he’s having

In conclusion, fans are captivated by Conor McGregor’s vibrant impersonation of James Bond, marveling at his seemingly boundless energy and zest for life. Despite being 35, McGregor’s playful demeanor and active engagement on social media has also drawn admiration. However, McGregor recently revealed that he is unhappy with how the UFC has dealt with his return!

McGregor is not happy with the UFC

Conor McGregor, frustrated by the delay in his UFC return, expressed his impatience during the recent ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event in Riyadh. Seated ringside for Anthony Joshua’s victory and Joseph Parker’s upset win over Deontay Wilder, McGregor spoke to TalkSPORT and highlighted his eagerness to get back to the UFC.

He stated, “Give me something. You know what I’m saying? I was supposed to be back in April, I was supposed to be back in April. It was supposed to be December. They’ve never treated anyone like this.”

While expressing frustration with the prolonged wait, McGregor also emphasized his unique contributions to the fight game. Despite being linked tentatively to a UFC return against Michael Chandler, he claimed that he is still looking for opponents. And even called out boxer, Manny Pacquiao for a potential super-fight! It remains to be seen if McGregor’s return will be announced soon or if the fans will have to endure a few more months of speculation.

Do you think Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will be announced soon as a part of UFC 300? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC.

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