While McGregor has been out of action for two years, he recently stepped into the spotlight as a coach alongside Michael Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter Season 31. However, due to mandatory drug-testing requirements outlined by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), McGregor’s return was delayed.

Now, back in the mix, the Irishman has kicked off his training regimen with a strong focus on wrestling, evident in a recent post on his social media handles showcasing an intense wrestling practice session.

Champ x2 pic.twitter.com/WALM1YD30w

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 15, 2023

Fans, eager to witness McGregor’s return to the octagon, flooded the comments section with enthusiastic messages. One fan expressed:

“You’re the GOAT Conor, can’t wait to see you back in the octagon”

Others proclaimed:

“The double champ does what he wants.””Conor is gonna comeback with elite striking AND elite grappling it’s truly over for the lightweights””You’ll always come back stronger love you man””Surprise Surprise The King Is Back ❤”“Conor Mcgregorov is coming !”

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via comments on Conor McGregor’s X post

Conor McGregor’s coach reveals shift in comeback timeline for the Irishman

John Kavanagh, head coach of SBG Ireland, recently shared insights into the challenges Conor McGregor is facing as he gears up for his highly-anticipated return to the UFC.

Speaking on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Kavanagh discussed the initial hope for McGregor’s return in April but acknowledged that the current trajectory points toward a comeback in the summer of 2024.

Despite the setback in the timeline, shifting from April to July, John Kavanagh emphasized the importance of McGregor’s positive mindset and dedication to training. He mentioned:

“Yeah, okay, it’s a knockback after hearing it was April. But now it’s July, but it’s not the end of the world. It is an extra couple of months; it’s not great. But hey, you’re enjoying your training at the moment. Let’s just keep that going.”

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John Kavanaugh is saying that the UFC is pushing Conor’s return from the initially intended April at #UFC300 to July, likely International Fight Week.

I’m just speechless at this point 🤦‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/Jj82YN3Ehj

— notNotorious (@Notori6us) November 13, 2023