CONOR MCGREGOR has returned to his feet and is hitting the pads in preparation for a huge return to UFC.
The Notorious has been recovering from the terrible broken leg that he sustained in the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier last year, and has been watching the action from the sidelines.
Conor McGregor was severely injured in his UFC 264 Trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier
McGregor, 33 years old, has recovered faster than expected from his stomach-churning injuries. He's now back on his feet, cracking pads.
On Friday morning, the Irishman posted a video on Instagram of him performing a power punch with one of his team members.
McGregor, who was shirtless, drilled the bag using solid three-punch combinations. He seemed as fluid on his feet as ever.
His legion of followers quickly commented, one saying, "Can't wait until you back, G."
Another one said, "Mr delicious shots."
Another said, "Looking good Champ."
One commented: "Girrruppp!" "The king of the division is coming back!"
McGregor, a former two-division champion, is hopeful of returning to sparring full-time next month, provided that he gets clearance from his doctors.
International Fight Week. We'll just have to wait and see. It's up to me to keep it going day by day.They said that I would be back sparring, twisting and turning in April. A few months ago, they told me I could box. Then all of a sudden, I couldn’t box.
"So, I'm taking it day-by-day. There's no hurry.
"I feel great mentally. Physically, I feel strong and energetic.
"I am always keen to fight so I'll just keep it going day by day.
"It will occur when the Lord desires it to."
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