Conor McGregor is making a distinctive effort to step back into the Octagon, and this unique determination is quite evident from his recent actions. However, the highly anticipated return of the Irishman has hit a temporary roadblock. Dana White put the brakes on his 2023 comeback plans when he announced the Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards fight. McGregor’s endeavor has even caught the attention of Chael Sonnen, who claimed that he broke character in his pursuit of a comeback.

Renowned UFC icon Chael Sonnen has meticulously scrutinized Conor McGregor’s recent endeavors, encompassing his social media missives and interviews. But Sonnen recently conveyed his deep admiration for McGregor via a recent YouTube video. In this compelling discourse, Sonnen suggested McGregor had broken his persona. He manifested a genuine and strong determination to lead a successful comeback.

Conor McGregor praised by Chael Sonnen for his newfound humility

Former UFC fighter and legend Chael Sonnen has been keeping a close eye on Conor McGregor since his announcement of a return. Sonnen’s astute observations reveal McGregor’s earnest intention to stage a successful comeback. This has been marked by a noticeable change towards a quieter and more self-reflective attitude.

“It was a very humble comment from a guy who goes out of his way to make sure he never makes humble comments. I loved it because if you’re a true competitor if you really have to view yourself that way, you have to,” said Chael Sonnen. He stated he loved this side of McGregor, who is more humble and genuine.

The American Gangster underscored the challenge McGregor faced. He highlighted that to become the king of marketing, one cannot afford to break character. Sonnen added, “If you want to stay real and you want to be the king marketer, you can’t let the public know you view yourself this way. So it was his major push and pull. I liked it. I thought it was refreshing. I like when Conor breaks character every now and then.”

Additionally, in the YouTube video, Chael Sonnen also addressed Conor McGregor’s social media tweets. McGregor blamed USADA and the UFC for delaying his return. Mentioning his ‘genuine’ intent to make a comeback, let’s see what the veteran had to say.

The uncertainty regarding Conor McGregor’s return

In his recent YouTube video, Chael Sonnen alluded to McGregor’s deleted social media posts. In these tweets, McGregor conveyed his conviction that the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bore responsibility for the delay in his impending return to the octagon. Sonnen highlighted McGregor’s unwavering commitment to resuming his career and materializing the highly anticipated bout against Michael Chandler.

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Sonnen added, “Conor had come up with a tweet a number of months ago, as it had to do with USADA and the UFC not letting him fight in December. He said, “These guys were stopping me from making a living,” and this isn’t their first time. He’s kinda of letting us in on behind-the-scenes that he genuinely… trying to fight Michael Chandler. And he genuinely thought he was going to be able to do that without doing the 180 days within the pool”

Despite Conor McGregor’s multiple attempts to return to the UFC, it is unclear when we will witness the ‘notorious’ in the Octagon again. What is your opinion on Conor McGregor’s return? Do you think we will see Conor McGregor soon? Do tell us in the comments below.

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