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“Conor McGregor Sparks Outrage Among UFC Fans After Attacking Young Sparring Partners in Training” – The Sun

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CONOR MCGREGOR has sparked frustration among UFC fans with his latest training clips.

The former face of the promotion is steadily increasing his training efforts in preparation for his long-awaited return to the octagon.

Conor McGregor in a UFC match.

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Conor McGregor is gradually intensifying his training ahead of his anticipated UFC comeback
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Conor McGregor training in a boxing ring.

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The Irishman has been training in Italy over the past few weeks
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Two martial artists sparring near a wall.

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‘The Notorious’ recently put a beatdown on two young sparring partners
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Two mixed martial arts fighters sparring in a cage.

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The 37-year-old’s intensity against the youngsters has drawn mixed reactions
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McGregor, 37, has been working on the Thai pads during his recent time in Italy and has recently started sparring.

Clips of the former two-division champion exchanging powerful blows with two younger sparring partners began circulating on social media last weekend.

McGregor was not holding back with his training partners, delivering some forceful shots.

The Dubliner’s evident reluctance to take it easy on the younger fighters upset several MMA fans, with one commenting on X: “Hmmm. Not a great look for McGregor.”

Another remarked: “Still an embarrassing display. He is a shadow of his former self.”

Yet another said: “Bullying young fighters.”

One added: “Embarrassing, to be honest.”

Another noted: “McGregor taking on 12-year-old kids – what a downfall.”

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However, numerous fight enthusiasts felt McGregor was providing these young fighters with crucial experience, with one stating: “He’s doing them a favor.”

Another added: “He’s a great mentor because nobody will go easy on them in the octagon.”

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And another commented: “Great training opportunity!”

McGregor has not fought since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy match against Dustin Poirier over four years ago.

His planned return to the cage last June against Michael Chandler fell through after he broke his left pinky toe.

McGregor recently took a significant step towards his return by rejoining the UFC’s drug testing pool.

Conor McGregor reacting to an injury during a UFC match.

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Conor McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his left leg over four years ago
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Conor McGregor having a blood sample taken from his shoulder.

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McGregor has recently submitted samples to UFC drug testers following his return to their drug testing pool
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He submitted random samples to drug testers earlier this month, both of which returned negative for any banned substances.

If McGregor fights again, it will be his first bout since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

McGregor appealed the findings from Dublin‘s High Court but was unsuccessful in July.