Conor McGregor: UFC’s ‘Notorious’ compares himself with Zion Clarke and ‘only other’ Notorious Nick Newell- ‘I thought maybe I won’t be able to do this again’

Conor McGregor injury: UFC News: Conor McGregor appears to be gaining inspiration from specially-abled MMA fighters- Zion Clarke and Nick Newell ahead of his own UFC return against Michael Chandler. Having suffered a career-ending ankle break at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, it was a hard choice for McGregor to re-lace the MMA gloves, especially when he has secured generational wealth. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN

Several experts also predicted McGregor’s career to be over. However, ‘Notorious’ is back and seems completely recovered. Conor McGregor recently sat down with Ariel Helwani and discussed several aspects, including his last loss against Dustin Poirier.

Recalling the ankle snap, McGregor said, “At the time I thought maybe I won’t be able to do this again. For sure, that was in my mind. I was thinking of not being able to make the walk or the roll if I was in a f*** chair, never. I was actually. You know where there is a will there is a way, Ariel. If you are willing, you are able and you only gotta look at guys like the other Notorious in the sport.”

“The only other Notorious in the sport is a guy Nick Newell is no hand, you know. There’s a way if you are with disabilities or something that’s wrong, you can find a way to compete. Look at the other guy, Zion Clarke, a wrestling champion. He has got no lower half of his body. I saw him at the event. He had his MMA debut.”

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American fighter Nick Newell holds a similar alias name to Conor McGregor. i.e.- ‘Notorious’. Newell currently competes at Bellator MMA and holds a 16-4 professional record. He has achieved all of it in professional MMA with just his right hand in full form.

Conor McGregor: UFC’s ‘Notorious’ compares himself with Zion Clarke and ‘only other’ Notorious Nick Newell- ‘I thought maybe I won’t be able to do this again’

Conor McGregor: UFC’s ‘Notorious’ compares himself with Zion Clarke and ‘only other’ Notorious Nick Newell- ‘I thought maybe I won’t be able to do this again’

The 36-year-old doesn’t have a full left arm, but that hasn’t stopped him from achieving great heights in professional sports. Newell has inspired millions of people all over the world with his actions, and Conor McGregor also falls on that list.

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Akin to Nick Newell, Zion Clarke has also been a force of inspiration to many. Clarke, who doesn’t have a lower body yet is a professional athlete and has recently made his MMA debut. Conor McGregor notably praised Clarke for the move before crafting his own comeback journey.

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UFC News: When will Conor McGregor return to UFC?

Conor McGregor is in Las Vegas shooting the TUF 31 season as a coach against Michael Chandler’s team. The first episode of The Ultimate Fighter 31 is expected to be aired in May. After the TUF 31 ends, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will lock horns inside the cage in what shall be a massive PPV hit.

The exact date and venue for Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler haven’t been revealed yet. Meanwhile, Dana White has cited as Vegas to be the ideal location. It is also unclear so far whether the bout will take place at 155 lbs (lightweight) or (170 lbs) welterweight.

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