Conor McGregor criticized for intense sparring with young fighters.

Conor McGregor faces criticism over training

According to The Sun: Conor McGregor has come under fire from UFC fans for his new training video.

The former promotion star is actively preparing for his potential return to the octagon.

McGregor, who is 37 years old, recently trained in Italy, sparring with young partners.

The video, where he intensely fights with two younger sparring partners, went viral on social media over the weekend.

Conor did not hold back, delivering powerful strikes during training.

Such intensity has outraged some MMA fans. One wrote on X:

“Hmmm. Not a good look for McGregor.”

Another commentator added:

“Still an embarrassing show. He is such a shell of his former self.”

There were also thoughts about

“bullying young fighters.”

“Embarrassing, TBH.”

However, some believe that McGregor is providing young fighters with invaluable experience, noting that

“He is doing them a favour.”

Others supported the idea that

“Great training opportunity!”

Preparation for a comeback

McGregor has not stepped into the octagon since injuring his left leg during the fight against Dustin Poirier over four years ago.

He planned a return in June against Michael Chandler but withdrew from the fight due to a pinky injury.

At the end of last month, Conor returned to drug testing in the UFC, which is an important step towards his return.

He submitted samples for testing, and the results came back negative for banned substances.

If McGregor steps back into the ring, his next fight will be the first since being convicted of assaulting Nikita Handa in a hotel in Dublin in December 2018.

Despite attempts to appeal the verdict, he was unable to overturn the court's decision in July.

McGregor continues to train actively for his UFC return despite the criticism and challenges he faces. His training has sparked lively discussions on social media, indicative of high expectations for his next fight. The situation surrounding him remains a hot topic as fans watch his journey towards recovery and return to the octagon.