CONOR McGREGOR, despite missing over a year of action because of injury, "hasn’t lost a beat," according to his coach.
The 34-year-old Irish UFC legend has been out of action since breaking his leg in the defeat to Dustin Poirier last Jul.
According to Conor McGregor's coach, he is "looking great" in training before his UFC return.
John Kavanagh said that the'silverback has not missed a step' while he prepares to make his comeback
McGregor has been hard at work to get back in the Octagon over the past months. Kamaru Usman and Charles Oliveira have all been linked to McGregor's return fight.
After returning to full-contact training, Notorious made a significant leap towards his next fight.
Coach John Kavanagh said McGregor looks great after taking part in a Dublin jiu jitsu class.
Kavanagh stated: "He is healthy, happy, and it's great having him back.
"The last few sessions here at the gym were MMA-oriented - he has the all-clear now.
"He had a great session last evening, and we played some amazing rounds. He looked great and hasn't lost any of his momentum.
"Trust me, we had a little bit of a wrestling match last night and it was great.
"When the silverback arm wraps around your neck, there's a little extra squeeze there... He's very, very powerful at the moment."
Kavanagh was not clear on when he would return to the Octagon.
He said, "When it comes to looking at weight classes or opponents, there's no one more professional than Conor at making the weight, and it will all go well."
Kavanagh was full praise for McGregor's attitude though, and compared McGregor's jiu jitsu class with Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo rocking up at a park for a kickabout.
The coach said, "He just walks into a regular Jiu-jitsu Class, and there are guys on the mat who have only been training for a few months."
Imagine a group of men playing in the park, then Lionel Messi/Christiano Ronaldo appears and offers to join them.
"It really lifts everyone's attitude on mat."
Kavanagh hopes that fans will see past Notorious’ "glitzy" persona and finally look at the real Conor McGregor.
He said, "I always tell people that they see this type of performance as part of his personality."
"It happens two to three times per year at press conferences, and it's loud and glitzy, glamour, and entertainment. But it's the 52 weeks-of-the-2018 guy that part me wishes more people were aware of.
"He walks on the mat and gives everyone a handshake. He is also very respectful of me as a coach by saying 'yes sir' and lining up at class's end when everyone bows down.
He has that authentic martial arts personality. He approaches training with such focus and positive energy and puts all his effort into each drill.
"And then, of course, he's always incredibly generous in his praises, and it's very much received.
"He's a very special part the gym, as an entire, and I'll be saying my life."
