Coach Conor McGregor Impressed With Surprising Student as UFC Star Sends a Message After Viral Training Clip, Fans React

The fact that Conor McGregor is MMA’s biggest star to date is undeniable. ‘The Notorious’ has a very big fan base, not only in Ireland but also around the world. Recently, the former double champion along with UFC fans was left in laughter after witnessing a surprising ‘little’ addition to his massive fanbase.

It has been over two years since Conor McGregor last fought inside the Octagon, after losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He has his next prospective opponent in Michael Chandler. However, the 35-year-old’s USADA situation has kept his return on hold. Meanwhile, ‘The Notorious’ has been active on social media and had a wholesome laugh after coming across a video of a young fan.

An Instagram user uploaded a video of a baby watching Conor McGregor training Rico DiSciullo ahead of his fight against Hunter Azure on ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31’. The young fan seemed to enjoy watching the Irishman on TV, as he couldn’t stop laughing and the Instagram user ‘sconlon58’ captioned the video: “Fan of mcgregor”. ‘The Notorious’ took notice of the video and shared it on his Instagram handle saying, “Hahaa this is brilliant.” The fans also shared their reactions to the post as well. Let us take a look at what they had to say.

Fans join Conor McGregor to celebrate an unlikely fan enjoying his coaching on TUF 31

The former UFC double champion was the first to comment on the post and felt invigorated after watching the video. He commented, “So cool!”

Meanwhile, fight fans were left in splits with the baby McGregor fan. Moreover, they said that he could become a great fighter in the future if he continues to study Conor McGregor from a very young age. Here are some reactions from fans on Instagram.

• He’s going to be a specimen if he studies mcgregor at such a young age like this. such cuteness
• Future triple champ
• Early MMA training. The Ultimate Toddler
• cool bro I love your style when your fight happen with chandler and congrats for your team fire
• The protégé of “The Notorious”
• Future UFC champ!!
• McGregor fans everywhere

Some fans even claimed that the baby could become a triple champion in Dana White‘s promotion. They gave him the moniker of “The Ultimate Toddler”. Moreover, the fans also believe that might just become the Irishman’s next protégé. They were surprised to see that ‘The Notorious’ has a wide range of fans across all age groups.

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Regardless of Conor McGregor’s antics outside the Octagon, many people enjoy watching him as a fighter or in any other role. Moreover, it was he played a significant role in bringing the sport of MMA to where it is today. Hopefully, it is only a matter of time before he comes back to the Octagon and reminds people why he is the biggest draw the sport has ever seen.

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