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RETURN OF THE MAC
Conor McGregor shows off slick hand and fast feet as UFC legend prepares for blockbuster return after horror leg break
CONOR MCGREGOR is back on his feet hitting pads as he prepares to make a blockbuster return to the UFC.
The Notorious has been on the sidelines recovering from the horrific broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight with rival Dustin Poirier last July.
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McGregor, 33, has made a faster than expected recovery from the stomach-churning injury - so much so he's back on his feet cracking pads.
The Irishman shared a video of himself nailing a power punch bag with one of his crew to Instagram early on Friday morning.
A shirtless McGregor drilled the bag with solid three-punch combinations and seemed to be as fluid as ever on his feet.
The MMA mogul's legion of followers were quick to comment, with one saying: "Can’t wait till you back, G."
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Another said: "Mr tasty shots."
And another said: "Looking good, Champ."
One remarked: "Girrr uppp! The king of the division coming back!"
Former two-division champion McGregor is hoping to return to full sparring next month - provided he receives clearance from his doctors.
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And the pride of Dublin has tentatively set his sights on a July comeback fight.
He said: "I would like [to return at] International Fight Week. But we'll see, though. I've got to take it day by day.
"April they said I'd be back sparring, back twisting and turning. I was told I could box a couple of months back and then all of sudden, I couldn't box.
"So I'm just taking it day by day, there's no rush.
"I'm in a great place mentally. Physically, I feel strong, I feel energetic.
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"I'm always eager to get in a fight, so [I'll] just take it day by day and it'll happen.
"It will happen when the Lord wants it to happen."
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