VIDEO: Conor McGregor reacts to viral image of Alex Poatan training with Korean boxer

Conor McGregor reacted to a video of Poatan training in South Korea. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Conor McGregor recently reacted to a viral video of the UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Poatán, training hard with a boxer at a gym in South Korea. On vacation from the most famous octagon in the world, the Brazilian had already revealed that the Asian country was included in his itinerary.

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In the video, the intensity of the training session appears to have been instigated by the Korean boxer, who appeared determined to hit Poatan while also being willing to take blows. However, McGregor responded to the video on his 'X' (formerly Twitter) account with the caption 'nonsense'. (see below)

Pointless https://t.co/Dwh3yiZvr4

Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 18, 2024

Dana White gives update on McGregor's return

What is not 'meaningless' is the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor to the Octagon. For over three years, fans have been eagerly awaiting to see the controversial Irish lightweight (70,3 lbs.) fighter in action again. However, Dana White has provided an important update on when 'The Notorious' is set to return.

In an interview with veteran sportscaster Jim Rome, the UFC president discussed the possibility of McGregor still facing Michael chandler, the opponent he was supposed to face in the canceled main event of UFC 303 this year.

“Yeah, it’s a fun fight [McGregor-Chandler]. I think Conor and Chandler like that fight. When Conor comes back, which I see, you know, sometime late next year, we’ll see where everybody is, what’s going on, and we’ll find out who’s facing Conor. But there’s no denying — that’s why everybody was so excited about it — Chandler and Conor McGregor It's a fun fight,” Dana concluded.

Chandler was defeated by Charles from the Bronxs this past Saturday (16), in UFC 309. The Brazilian gave a 'MMA class' in the octagon, but left very dissatisfied with the refereeing, who did not see the dirty play done by the North American.

Charles of the Bronx won Michael chandler No. UFC 309. Photo: Instagram / Charles of the Bronx