Over the last decade, MMA has become one of the most popular combat sports in the world. It has experienced an exponential rise in popularity and has become a lucrative industry. Popular MMA fighters now enjoy celebrity status and earn millions of dollars.
Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is one of the key figures who has played a significant role in the growth of the sport. McGregor‘s success in the octagon and his larger-than-life personality have made him a superstar. He has been the highest-paid MMA fighter for several years, and his immense popularity has transcended the sport.
Conor McGregor teases a big announcement
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Recently, McGregor posted a series of pictures at Jacob & Co’s office. In the pictures, he can be seen wearing luxurious watches of the brand. The caption read, “The Notorious @jacobandco. Big announcement soon, are you ready?” McGregor‘s pictures with the luxury watchmaker brand could be related to a potential endorsement deal or a new product launch.
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McGregor‘s pictures with Jacob & Co have generated significant buzz among his fans and the MMA community. In just 10 hours, the Instagram post has more than 300,000 likes. Many fans are anticipating the “big announcement” to be regarding McGregor’s fight. Here are some of the fan reactions –
One said – “Better be a fight announcement. Ready to see the champ champ back in action”
Another said – “Only ready for fight announcements”
One joked – “Bro has an infinite money glitch”
Another one had a sarcastic comment to make – “Three people died making this watch”
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One complimented – “Rarely have men like you ever been photographed, rarely have men like you ever lived.”
Another one joked – “At this point is Conner richer than @danawhite. Who is who’s boss”
One said – “For the love of god please say it’s a fight and not a new whisky flavor”
Conor McGregor’s return to UFC
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Fans saw the last of Conor McGregor at UFC 264 when the Irishman broke his leg and lost the fight to Dustin Poirier. Now, after more than a year of inactivity, Conor McGregor looks to come back to the octagon. McGregor is the coach in TUF season 31 against Michael Chandler. The two fighters will face each other after TUF ends.
However, there is one hurdle in McGregor’s return to the octagon – USADA. The United States Anti-Doping Agency states that any fighter must enroll himself or herself in the USADA testing pool for 6 months and clear two negative tests before competing. According to reports, McGregor is still not in USADA’s testing pool.
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The ongoing situation between McGregor and USADA is worrying fans about the Notorious’ return. The entire MMA world is waiting for an update regarding Conor McGregor’s return fight. It remains to be seen when and where will the former double champ return to UFC.