UFC fans slam Conor McGregor's latest video amid comeback speculation
The Irishman has been out of action since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, but has been hinting at a return to the octagon in recent weeks
UFC fans are losing their patience with Conor McGregor after watching new training footage he shared online.
The MMA icon - who will be 37 in July - hasn't stepped into the octagon since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021. Last year, the Irishman was due to take on former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler, but withdrew from the clash after picking up an injury in training. It's still uncertain if the former dual-weight champion will return to competitive action.
In recent weeks, McGregor has teased a possible comeback by posting videos of his training routines, suggesting he's preparing for a bout. The latest clips show the 'Notorious' working out with heavy weights in the gym. While some supporters are keen on seeing him fight again, others have grown restless and uninterested.
His workout video quickly spread across social media, with many heading straight for the comments section to express their doubts. One fan wrote: "We don't care. There're only so many times you can fake a comeback," Another user commented: "Conor's seasonal workout video to make everyone talk about his comeback."
A third fan brutally posted "No one cares," while another added: "That's good for him doesn't do anything for fans because he ain't fighting," and another chimed in with: "He's not coming back." Additionally, there were a few who criticised the Irishman's physical state, remaining unconvinced by what they saw.
"Ankle not looking real jacked," one fan wrote, while another bluntly added: "Jacked? What are you looking at? He looks like s*** with no muscle maturity," A third chimed in with: "Looks outta shape!" and a fourth observed, "Anyone who lifts knows he's been eating horribly and not working out. Gassed after one set!"
The 36-year-old has recently hinted at a return to the ring, stating his condition for a comeback: "I'll only come back to a stadium," he declared. In a taunting move, he also reignited his rivalry with Chandler, posting, "IRON MIKE CHANDLER. Unfinished business." His comments came not long after UFC 314, where he showed interest in the lightweight bout between Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. McGregor posted a video of himself training in Dubai, captioning it with, "I am interested in the Chandler/Pimblett fight this weekend" tagging both the UFC and its owners TKO.
The clash eventually saw Pimblett secure a dramatic third-round knockout victory. However, in March, he hinted that his time in the UFC may be coming to an end, stating that he is content with what he has achieved in his fighting career. "I've got two fights on the contract, I'm in negotiations," he said at a BKFC event. "Last week something happened to me, I went to the White House and my heart bleeds for my country right now. So there's a lot of stuff going on back home, I'm happy with what I've done. There's something else for me that's in my gut right now and that's kind of where I'm going."
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