Conor McGregor is currently on the sidelines because of an injury. The former two-division UFC champion broke his leg at UFC 264 during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. However, McGregor seems to be having a great time outside the octagon.

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‘The Notorious’ is the biggest combat sports athlete in the world. His popularity goes beyond the realm of MMA and fans like to watch him and get updates about him. Outside of fighting, McGregor has grown his brand. The Irishman launched his own whiskey, Proper No. Twelve, and it became one of the most popular brands in the world. Not so long after that, he bought a property in his hometown of Crumlin, Dublin.

He bought the place for $2 million back in 2019, and it is now one of the hottest pubs in Ireland. McGregor is often seen having a great time at his pub and recently posted a video on social media. With the video, he wrote, “Happy Monday everyone! Hope you are all doing good. Let me take you back to Saturday night at @blackforgeinn. Ireland Free.”

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McGregor would be hoping to get back to fighting shape soon. He has been out of action since July 2021, but according to UFC President Dana White, he might return to action in the summer.

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Dana White hoping Conor McGregor comes back this summer

McGregor is UFC’s biggest star. Whenever he enters the octagon, people tune in. He fought twice in 2021, and both the events he fought in turned out to be the biggest. It is no secret that he’s the most polarizing figure in MMA and whether people like him or not, they want to watch him.

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However, he is currently out injured, but White is hoping for him to make a comeback this year. In an interview with TMZ Sports, he was asked if he believes that the Irishman will fight this year. He said, “I think so, yeah. He’s doing all the right things with his leg. I’m hoping he can come back this summer.”

There have been talks that McGregor might jump the line and face Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title. But there is also excitement surrounding a potential trilogy fight with Nate Diaz, and a fight with Michael Chandler is also looming. Whoever McGregor fights, it is sure to be exciting.

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