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Conor McGregor had made an insane recovery rate as an MMA fighter and impressed UFC commentator, Joe Rogan. The 55-year-old podcast host attracted much attention to The Irishman in a recent episode of his hit-podcast show. McGregor has been away from the Octagon since he suffered a severe-leg injury at UFC 264. His leg practically snapped in the first round, and Rogan was there to witness it. The host also spoke about the first leg snap he had ever witnessed in the UFC which made his question how McGregor will fight again.

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In episode #1905, the host addressed The Notorious’ rapid recovery rate. He compared it to some of the infamous leg snaps of Chris Weidman, Anderson Silva and Corey Hill. According to the stand-up comic, The Irishman has come out of it better than ever. Better than anyone who has suffered a similar injury. But Rogan is suspicious os how McGregor made it possible.

Conor McGregor has had a miraculous recovery, according to Joe Rogan

The Veteran UFC commentator spoke about Mystic Mac’s return post a horrific injury. Rogan shared, “No one… And I mean, no one in Combat sports has had their legs snap in half and come back and been the same or better.”

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His guest, Derek Cole, questioned McGregor’s ability to prove himself upon his return.

But the host firmly responded, “I think Conor could still do it.”

And added, “The real question for me with Conor is, what’s going on with his leg?”

The podcast host also mentioned how McGregor escaped from USADA’s pool of fighters. And did the impossible to gain more pounds and return stronger than ever. No other fighter in the promotion’s history managed to stay safe from USADA’s books.

Anderson Silva couldn’t completely recover from the leg-snap

The Joe Rogan Experience provides quality content for over 12 million active followers on Spotify. On this platform, Rogan compared how the likes of Anderson Silva, Corey Hill, and Chris Weidman fell prey to a horrific leg snap in the middle of a bout.

“Anderson Silva’s leg was f*cked,” the podcast host stated about Silva’s horrific leg injury against Chris Weidman at UFC 268.

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“Anderson did fight again, but he was never the same again…”

The podcast host addressed the tragedy of Corey Hill, who was “the first guy in UFC that I saw get his leg snapped, and he never really was the same again…”

Joe Rogan also pointed out how Chris Weidman suffered a brutal leg snap he has yet to bounce back.

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Astonishingly, Conor McGregor hopes to return soon. Rogan admitted the Irishman looked stronger than ever and would still do great in the Octagon.

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