Any boxer who is considering trying MMA might want to rethink their plans after seeing throwback footage of Conor McGregor sparring Patrick Hyland.
After being crowned WBF boxing featherweight champion in 2011, Hyland is no stranger at scraps.
After stepping into the cage to face the Notorious in his Straight Blast Gym in Dublin, he looked like a fish out water.
McGregor immediately went for Hyland's body after the pair had padded up.
The 38-year old Irishman was aware he was in immediate trouble and can be heard screaming: "What do you do?" I don't know where to start."
McGregor, who hasn't fought since being badly injured in the defeat to Dustin Poirier UFC 264, is still in complete control of the session and takes it easy on his opponent.
Hyland gave hints of his former fighter status by throwing some testing jabs, but nothing that could trouble the former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ.
McGregor was even able to make fun of Hyland's attempt at a takedown by himself.
John Kavanagh, the head coach of the 33-year old Hyland, uploaded the footage online. However Hyland seemed to be in good spirits and took the beating.
McGregor's ex-sparring partner Paulie, who was involved in a major dispute with McGregor over a 2017 leaked sparring video. 
Audie Attar, McGregor's manager, says that he is "way ahead of schedule" in his recovery after fracturing his left tibia (and fibula) in the July trilogy fight against Poirier.
Although he is still kicking, the Irishman is back on his feet in the gym.
McGregor's eagerly awaited return to the Octagon is scheduled for July 2022.
He will also try to rebound from consecutive defeats in his professional career.
