UFC Fans Don’t Like Conor McGregor’s Future Plans After His Leg Injury

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: UFC & Twitter

[{"selector":"#anim-23c59992-a1a6-4d9b-b5d0-5cf4b54b0890 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.108217503279793%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The former UFC two division champion, Conor McGregor seems eager to make his octagon return in 2023.

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UFC Fans Don’t Like Conor McGregor’s Future Plans After His Leg Injury

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