Conor McGregor's latest fight update has convinced absolutely nobody

Daily Mirror

4 days ago

The Irishman has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 four years ago - but it seems as if McGregor's return is edging nearer
Conor McGregor appears to be gearing up for a stunning UFC comeback - but fans are not convinced at all.
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The 37-year-old has not fought since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. He was scheduled to make a comeback last year at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler, but had to withdraw due to an injury sustained during training.
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Many fans have given up hope of seeing the former dual-weight UFC champion back in the Octagon. However, over recent months, McGregor has been dropping hints about a potential blockbuster comeback. The 'Notorious' has shared numerous videos of himself training hard in preparation for a fight.
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Despite the regular training footage, one crucial element was missing - a recorded drug test. It appears that McGregor has hardly been tested since his cancelled bout with Chandler, reports All Out Fighting.
On Tuesday evening, he posted a series of videos and photos showing him having blood taken and providing a urine sample to testers. "I gave my first blood test that is what the plaster is on my shoulder," McGregor captioned a video of himself breathing into the camera. "I am ECSTATIC! I'm in SHAPE! #illtakeyourheadoffforreal #fullgrown @ufc #TheBig20."
He also shared a photo of a blood testing kit on his Instagram story, along with images of his blood and urine samples being taken. In one snap, he can be seen holding a cup of his sample. "I p*** excellence," he said. In a subsequent comment, he mentioned "blood tester on my yacht," before adding: "Blood from the shoulder."
Despite the positive signs, fans are just not convinced at all. "I won't believe he's back until he's in the cage and the bell rings," one fan wrote. Another posted: "He's not coming back," while a third replied: "Highly unlikely." Another fan commented: No he ain't. The fighting world has moved on." Another fan replied: "It's gotten to the point were I don't even care anymore & I was like his biggest fan."
Recently, US president Donald Trump stunned the nation when he unveiled his plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year. McGregor himself is eager to compete at the event. It appears that the 37-year-old has everything planned out as he aims for two more UFC fights before transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing. This information comes from his business partner Dave Feldman - who is the president of BKFC, a promotion co-owned by McGregor.
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Feldman disclosed that the Irishman has even re-entered the UFC testing pool. In a chat with Ariel Helwani, Feldman confirmed McGregor's plan to fight next year. "He's got two fights left on his contract. He's got to get right," he said.
"The whole world is waiting. Is he going to get in shape and fight? He told me in person, he whispered in my ear, he said, 'I'm in the testing pool. I'm getting ready to make my comeback. I'm going to fight on that big card, then I'm going to have another fight, and then we can talk.'"
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Following Trump's announcement of plans to stage a UFC event at the White House, numerous fighters quickly voiced their eagerness to compete on the historic card - McGregor among them.
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In a social media post, the 37-year-old wrote: "Happy 4th of July, USA. Excited with President Trump announcing a UFC fight event at the White House! I would be honoured! Count me in!!" UFC chief Dana White appears enthusiastic about the concept after McGregor shared a private conversation with the 56-year-old. The Irishman sent the UFC boss several voice messages - apparently concerning the White House event - prompting White to respond: "I love it!".
McGregor reinforced his stance during a recent BKFC event, declaring: "It's looking like I'm headed to the Oval Office again. That's where I'm headed next." White recently suggested that the 'Notorious' could feature alongside former heavyweight champion Jon Jones - who has emerged from retirement mere days after stepping away from the sport.
"McGregor has gotten himself to a point where he is and will be, whether he stops fighting or not, one of the biggest superstars in sports, period. He's gotten to a level of success in his life where he has to, I think, be motivated by something," White told the Full Send podcast.