The momentum continues to build around the much-anticipated comeback of Conor McGregor to the UFC Octagon.

Every tweet he posts, or Instagram video he uploads is poured over in intimate detail.

Fans are searching for any indicators regarding the big unanswered questions. What weight will he fight at? Who will his opponent be? Will he be able to return to his previous levels, or does age and injuries mean that prime McGregor is in the rear-view mirror?

The weight question is an ongoing one. McGregor was out at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend and was showing off his bulked-up frame, thought to be about 190lbs.

The noises coming out of the McGregor camp seem to indicate that fighting at Welterweight (170lbs) is his preference.

This then dictates to an extent who his next opponent might be. Although fighters will cut weight or put weight on to get that big money match up with McGregor.

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Conor McGregor is expected to return to the UFC Octagon later this summer

Tony Ferguson and McGregor have been getting into it on social media recently and that is a good-looking match up.

Or it could be a return to previous opponents in the shape of Nate Diaz part three or Dustin Poirier part four.

Which brings us to the final question, what kind of shape is McGregor in and what tactics might he employ. The video below shows the changing style of McGregor.

In his early days he was all about speed and movement, he was so fluid and lithe.

Operating from the Karate stanch his game was structured around his excellent kicks, ensuring that he maintained range between himself and his opponent. From that foundation he could then unleash his potent strikes when the opportunity presented itself.

Even prior to his injury McGregor had put on some more muscle mass, and whether age was a factor, or his jaunt into professional boxing, McGregor’s style had changed prior to the leg break.

As the video shows he adopted a traditional boxing stance with much reduced kicking. He looks slower, more laboured without that bouncing energy of his earlier career. Flat footed is the description in the video and they’re not wrong.

The video indicates that they don’t see this as a good style change for the demands of MMA. Given the weight that McGregor is now carrying, the original McGregor may be gone for good.

Whether the boxing stance proves successful is yet to be seen. Or could McGregor fans be given a third, as yet unknown look when he returns to the Octagon? The excitement builds.