McGregor trains on beach in front of holidaymakers as he steps up UFC comeback

Irish Daily Mirror

7 hours ago

Conor McGregor was seen giving a dazzling display of his boxing skills on an Ibiza beach, as an adoring crowd watched on.
The 36-year-old has been out of action since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021 - a bout that resulted in a lengthy hiatus for the Notorious one due to a broken leg sustained in the opening round. But it seems McGregor is gearing up for a spectacular comeback to the fight scene, as he was caught on camera demonstrating his quick hands and formidable power under the shining sun.
A throng of onlookers gathered to witness the Dubliner unleash a flurry of punches, culminating in a wave of cheers and applause as he concluded his session. McGregor also shared video clips showing his fiancée, Dee Devlin, and their children in attendance at the impromptu showcase.
In other clips, McGregor is seen wrapping his hands beneath a parasol, sporting wraps with a dollar bill motif, while saying: "Money in the till, baby. Money in the till," with a chuckle.
McGregor was originally slated for a UFC comeback last June against Michael Chandler following their intense stint as rival coaches on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. However, he withdrew from the bout in its build-up due to a broken toe, reports Dublin Live.
While McGregor seems to be chomping at the bit to make his return to the Octagon, UFC president Dana White and his team of matchmakers haven't yet pinned down a date or opponent for his comeback. Still, Chandler harbours hope that he'll be the one to roll out the welcome mat for the ex-featherweight and lightweight champ's return to the fray.
Speaking to the Mirror back in November, the 39-year-old said: "I still believe Conor comes back at some point, and when he does, that road goes through Nashville, Tennessee, and Michael Chandler. We have to finish TUF 31, we have to get a fight poster that actually comes to fruition for a fight, we have to get a contract that actually comes to fruition for a fight but either way if the fight with Conor never happens, I am completely content - I wish him well.
"But I have a sneaky suspicion Conor does not want to sail off into the sunset the way he has right now. He wants to come back and needs to come back for Conor McGregor 's legacy."
It comes just weeks after McGregor was seen mingling with a host of celebs at Wayne Lineker's renowned Ocean Beach Club, where he was snapped alongside stars such as model Katie Price and Tottenham Hotspur ace Kevin Danso. The MMA superstar was topless, donning red Versace shorts and puffing on a cigar as he made his grand entrance into the open-air club, playing up to the crowd.
The snap that garnered attention from his 46.5 million followers featured him with a beaming Katie Price, alongside the caption: "@katieprice forever," - a photo which was re-shared by Price as she added: "You legend," clearly showing her admiration for the Irishman. McGregor, who of late seems to be throwing his weight behind promoting Bare Knuckle FC, has also stayed tuned into the UFC.
Following Ilia Topuria's stunning first-round knockout victory over Charles Oliveira at the weekend, where he cinched the lightweight title previously held by McGregor, he took to X to write: "Congrats on winning my old titles, illia!".
In the now-deleted post, he added: "He said he gonna rest his b**** on paddy['s] head too hahah fair play. Good LW scrap that one is as well imo. UFC is back? Or still missing something..? 3 ko's back to back is very good. No one can deny the knockout. I like."