UFC star Conor McGregor was recently seen enjoying a day at Laguna Beach in Orange County, California, just two weeks before his scheduled return to fighting. McGregor was observed walking on the sand, interacting with fans, and even participating in a public workout with his trainer.
The fighter, who has been preparing for his comeback after a five-year absence, was seen laughing, dancing, and greeting fans who had gathered. He also led a free workout clinic for those present, sparring with his trainer.
McGregor's impending return to the octagon is set for a fight against Max Holloway at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This marks his first fight since suffering a severe leg fracture during UFC 264 in his bout against Dustin Poirier. The injury occurred when McGregor took a bad step, leading to a fall and the fracture, which was initially suspected to be an ankle injury.
Following the fracture, there were concerns that McGregor's fighting career might be over. He underwent surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, a physician who has treated numerous professional athletes and serves as the head physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Rams. During McGregor's recovery, Dr. ElAttrache reportedly provided therapeutic performance-enhancing drugs, a matter that led to questioning by Major League Baseball. However, MLB eventually stated it had no concerns regarding ElAttrache's treatment of its players.