"Khabib's son could never" - Fans react to footage of Conor McGregor getting submitted by son in light-hearted grappling session

Conor McGregor recently posted a playful sparring video featuring himself and his eldest son, Conor Jr. 'The Notorious' has previously expressed his dedication to training his seven-year-old son with the goal of shaping him into a future professional fighter. He frequently posts videos of their training sessions, imparting essential techniques and wisdom.

The former two-division UFC champion took to Instagram to share a series of New Year photos and a video featuring his son. In the clip, Conor Jr. showcases his jiu-jitsu skills, locking his father in an armbar, which leads to a playful tap-out from McGregor in a moment of father-son fun.

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Fans responded to McGregor's video with a variety of reactions, with many expressing admiration for the family bonding.

One fan wrote:

"Khabib's son could never."

Another wrote:

"Gotta be no greater feeling as a dad when you see your kid succeed."

Another commented:

"Man was proud as hell kid is gonna be a demon."

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'The Notorious' has been absent from the octagon for over three years, ever since suffering a leg break during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.

McGregor was initially set to make his return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024 but was ultimately forced to withdraw from the matchup due to an injury.

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Conor McGregor reacts to speculation surrounding $500M boxing match with Logan Paul in Mumbai

Conor McGregor set the combat sports world abuzz last month by revealing that he's actively pursuing an exhibition boxing match with Logan Paul in India.

'The Notorious' stated that he is "in preliminary agreements" with the Ambani family, the influential Indian billionaires, who are reportedly keen to provide financial backing for the potential high-profile event. He also hinted that this showdown might occur before his eagerly awaited UFC return in 2025.

A recent report by Emmett Glenn of Fightbook MMA claimed that the possible matchup is slated to take place at Mumbai's renowned Wankhede Stadium as part of the "Visit India" tourism campaign. Both McGregor and Paul are expected to pocket an astounding $250 million each for the event.

McGregor fueled the rumors when he responded to Glenn’s report on X with a telling pair of emojis.

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