Fans mock Conor McGregor after he compares his current physique to a gorilla

Conor McGregor's absence from the octagon has seen him consistently update his massive fanbase with his progress and training as he gears towards a return. His ever-growing physique has been central to his preparations and is the subject of much discussion among fans.

McGregor's latest Twitter post saw him compare himself to a gorilla:

"Michaelangelo back I'll leave you like a turtle"

Check out the tweet below:

https://t.co/Lqc7OcWVHA

Fans reacted to the tweet by referencing substance abuse as one fan said:

"Pretty sure the chimp doesn’t juice tho loser"

@TheNotoriousMMA Pretty sure the chimp doesn’t juice tho loser

"Lay off the juice bro."

@TheNotoriousMMA Lay off the juice bro.

"Those roids are really working wonders. [Flexed biceps emoji]"

@TheNotoriousMMA Those roids are really working wonders. 💪

@TheNotoriousMMA Whose on more juice, @TheNotoriousMMA, @LoganPaul or The liver king ??

Some fans used the popular meme reference "monke" in response while also matching 'Notorious' up against 'Planet of the Apes' protagonist Caeser.

@TheNotoriousMMA Return to monke!!

@TheNotoriousMMA Da monkee

@TheNotoriousMMA Next opponent https://t.co/4t1uLITw8l

Fans also got on Conor McGregor's case for his inactivity and urged him to fight.

"No one is trying to be the best at working out my guy"

@TheNotoriousMMA No one is trying to be the best at working out my guy

"Win something please."

@TheNotoriousMMA Win something please.

"At least Chipanzees fight"

@TheNotoriousMMA At least Chipanzees fight

Former rival Khabib Nurmagomedov heavily featured in the replies as fans rubbed in McGregor's loss to him.

@TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/MR2kQboo8M

@TheNotoriousMMA The Turtle https://t.co/QXXCdwUU4N

Social media star and UFC's most recent signing Hasbulla was also presented as a possible opponent for the former lightweight champion's return to action.

"He's looking for a challenge right now"

@TheNotoriousMMA He’s looking for a challenge right now https://t.co/H25aSPmalj

Many other fans agreed with the physique being similar.

"The most power Twitter has ever laid eyes on that’s him guys the notorious silverback mcgregor"

@TheNotoriousMMA The most power Twitter has ever laid eyes on that’s him guys the notorious silverback mcgregor

"That's the same picture"

@TheNotoriousMMA That's the same picture

Conor McGregor calls out Jake Paul on his deal with PFL

YouTuber-turned-boxing sensation Jake Paul has a history of fighting veteran mixed martial artists in the boxing ring. However, in his latest move, Paul has finally made the switch to MMA as he signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League to compete in their Super Fight division.

JAKE PAUL + PFL 🤯🤩😎

Next evolution of MMA.

PFL PPV Super Fights.

Welcome to @pflmma @jakepaul

Let’s GOOOOOOOOO! https://t.co/SQVpLbAwB4

In an attempt to give back to fighters, Paul has offered half of the revenue share to competing fighters in the promotion's new pay-per-view series. The move was criticized by Conor McGregor in a tweet that has since been deleted.

He said:

"Numbnuts gave away 50% of a future purse if he does an MMA bout? Wow. What an idiot. Joint partnership what? For what you Wally. Wally."

Check out the screenshot of the tweet as captured by Sportskeeda MMA:

Conor McGregor calls Jake Paul's PFL deal an idiotic move 🙅‍♂️👀

🔗sportskeeda.com/mma/news-conor…

#UFC #MMA #PFL | @TheNotoriousMMA @ufc https://t.co/VCzRqPKDhT