UFC fans say same thing as jacked Conor McGregor shows off hulking new physique ahead of blockbuster return
UFC fans were impressed by Conor McGregor's ripped physique as he compared himself to a chimpanzee.
The Notorious is eyeing a return to action in the coming months after finally recovering from the horrific broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Since overcoming the injury McGregor has been hard at work in the gym, bulking up to his biggest size ever.
In his latest selfie the Irishman posed for the camera flexing his right arm while sat down.
He even compared himself to a chimp as he showed off his toned back muscles.
And McGregor captioned the post: "Michaelangelo back I'll leave you like a turtle."
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Fans were stunned by his strapping build and complimented his body.
One wrote: "In a phenomenal shape."
Another added: "Impressive.😎💪."
A third said, referring to the chimp: "I can't tell them apart!!!"
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And another commented: "Hahahah beast."
McGregor is eagerly anticipating his return to the Octagon and promised to "slice through" his first opponent.
He said: “I’m going to slice through someone on return.
"Trust that. And I don’t care who. Line up.”
He is aiming to fight in the first part of this year but must first re-enrol in the United States' Anti-Doping Agency's testing pool for a minimum of six months before he can compete again.