Conor McGregor lands heavy shots in newly-released sparring footage ahead of potential UFC return
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Conor McGregor looks tremendous, as he lands brutal blows in new sparring footage, as he teases fans hoping for his return to the cage.
The Irishman was initially expected to make his comeback at UFC 303 in July, but an injury to his little toe prevented him from making the walk.
Conor McGregor looks powerful in new sparring video
While Michael Chandler has seemingly moved on from a Conor McGregor fight, at least for the time being, the Irish phenom is still working hard in the gym.
With an aim of honing his craft, McGregor is looking as powerful as ever in newly-released training footage.
Going back to his roots, ‘The Notorious’ laced up the boxing gloves and got to work with a significantly larger opponent.
In footage uploaded to his Instagram page, McGregor looked fast and dynamic as he picked off his adversary at will.
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The clip starts with the former 2x UFC champion measuring the distance with his right hand, before firing a thunderous left that sent his opponent flying into the ropes.
As he bounced back towards McGregor, the MMA star doubled up on the right hand, with one landing to the body while the other detonated upstairs.
Realizing he needed to improve his defense, the sparring partner adopted a high guard, prompting the Dubliner to throw a left and right hook to the body.
He concluded his attack with a straight to the head, which the opponent appeared to partially block with his gloves.
Michael Bisping includes Conor McGregor in his MMA Mount Rushmore
While Mcgregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon for a very long time, his impact on the sport can’t be forgotten.
The power puncher has achieved amazing things, with even Michael Bisping acknowledging the legacy he’s carved out.
While the pair haven’t always gotten on, ‘The Count’ featured the 36-year-old in his MMA Mount Rushmore.
He also included a trio of surprising names who aren’t always included in the mythical line-up.
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