CONOR MCGREGOR prepares for his UFC return with a bare knuckle workout.
The MMA superstar is in the final stages of recovery from the horribly broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last July.
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McGregor34, has been working hard at the gym for the past two months, hitting the heavy bag and pads regularly.
And one of the Irishman’s recent training sessions saw him nail down the heavy bag without gloves or hand wraps.
The Notorious shared a clip on Instagram early Saturday morning in which he unloaded photos onto the bag.
The video showed the UFCThe poster boy measures the bag with straight links and throws right hooks into a loop.
His accompanying caption for the clip read, “Bare knuckle.”
McGregor’s legion of followers were quick to comment, with one saying, “Let’s go champion champion.”
Another said: “I see their heads bouncing on the canvas.”
And another said, “We’re ready for the return of the Mac.”
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One commented: “Can’t wait for your return champion champion.”
Another chimed in: “Come on McGregor, show everyone what you can do.
“So many lost battles and I still believe in you. May the gods bless you.’
Former champion in two divisions McGregor started kicking with his injured leg at the end of last month and has since resume mixed martial arts training.
And head coach John Kavanagh was deeply impressed with what he saw of the Dubliner on his return to Straight Blast Gym Ireland.
He told the BBC: “He is healthy, happy and it’s great to have him back.
“The last few sessions in the gym here have been MMA focused – he has all the clarity on that now.
“He did a great session last night, we got some great rounds in. He didn’t lose a beat and looked great.
“Believe me, I struggled a bit with him last night and I felt it…
“When that silverback arm goes around your neck, there’s a little extra pinching there… it’s very, very strong right now.”