CONOR MCGREGOR admitted that his kicking skills are not at the "absolute" level necessary to return to the octagon.
The Notorious is currently in the final stages in recovering from his horrific broken leg sustained in his fight with Dustin Pourier in July.
Conor McGregor is still recovering from his broken leg.
Over the past few months, the Irishman has intensified his training.
He admits that his kicks are not up to the usual standards.
McGregor refuses to give up on his kicks.
McGregor, 34 years old, has recently returned to kick with his injured leg, although it is not yet at the level that McGregor needs to resume his UFC career.
McGregor posted a series of training photos from Mallorca to Instagram. He wrote: "If your leg can't be held straight at high kick level, and you don't have control and balance here, then you won't be able to kick to the absolute highest level you can."
"I can't kick at the level that I know how to kick it. But I know where I need go.
"Awareness is half of the battle won in combat."
Although the UFC's poster child was on track to make a comeback in the fall, he is unlikely to be in action until the beginning of next year.
McGregor has been closely following developments in the lightweight stacked division over the past 12 months. There will be a new champion on October 22nd.
The Irishman isn't impressed with what he's seen from his rivals during his absence.
He said, "I have the awareness that I am still fighting despite all I am levels higher than all those in my radar space for future fighting enemies."
"By a large margin. As it is. Also, I have a steel bar in one.
"And it's almost like a whip. "And it's like a whip.
"Let me say this: I was kicked around the cage by the first person I saw fighting back. You're all rubbish.
"You might have a little yup-the-yard kick in your arsenal, but it's not at all the speed, power, or control it could be!"
McGregor is eager to be back in the octagon. He recently returned to mixed martial arts training at SBG Ireland, Dublin.
John Kavanagh, the head coach, told BBC: "He is healthy and happy. 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 dropped a beat.
"Trust me, I had a little bit of a wrestling match with him last night. I felt it.
"When the silverback arm wraps around your neck, there's a little extra squeeze there... He's very, very powerful at the moment."
