“Looks stiff as a board” – Conor McGregor’s latest sparring footage ahead of much-anticipated return leaves fans skeptical

Conor McGregor leaves fans in doubt with his new sparring footage.

“Looks stiff as a board” – Conor McGregor’s latest sparring footage ahead of much-anticipated return leaves fans skeptical

Conor McGregor spars ahead of his UFC return (via Instagram)

The biggest superstar of the sport awaits his biggest comeback. Conor McGregor‘s potential return is undoubtedly one of the most talked about topics in the MMA community. Every time the fighter shares something about his training, the anticipation grows. 

Recently, Conor McGregor posted footage of his sparring session inside an MMA octagon on his social media platform. In the video, the ‘Notorious’ was observed giving his best while he practiced his moves. The fighter combined his striking with grappling.

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It was evident that the fighter’s style had changed dramatically from his early UFC days. His stance, which was a karate stance before, has seen a shift. Over the years, McGregor has focused more on his boxing style. However, that hasn’t been that successful inside the octagon.

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Conor McGregor moved well on his feet and kicked with his previously injured left leg. It is safe to say that the fighter has fully recovered and can soon be seen inside the octagon kicking his opponents. However, one of the biggest questions is how effective McGregor can be after years of inactivity and ring rust.

Fight fans react to Conor McGregor’s recent sparring footage

Everything that Conor McGregor does gets immediate attention from fight fans. With millions of fans all around the world, McGregor does have a lot of haters who never lose an opportunity to criticize. A lot of fans questioned his slow movement during sparring. 

Here are some reactions from fight fans under McGregor’s latest post.

https://twitter.com/Kchilds718/status/1777366271060852990?t=_ovURN6UrHR1wUqKTTNynA&s=19
https://twitter.com/TheRealVicPrice/status/1777386054313464024?t=hSd_krvKJKeQ2Uk6s4w9QA&s=19

Despite his inactivity, the double champion is still one of the biggest draws on the UFC roster. UFC is well aware of this and has carefully considered his return. McGregor has a plethora of options to choose from who he wants to fight in his comeback. It will be interesting to see who the fighter opts for as his next challenger.

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