Conor McGregor looks laser-focused on playing his part as a coach in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). The Irishman recently gave his followers a glimpse into his intense training sessions, and it appears he has enlisted the help of former welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post'The Notorious' will make his long-awaited return to action this year and has been roped in to coach TUF 31 opposite Michael Chandler, following which the pair will face off in the octagon. This will mark McGregor's second stint as a coach on the popular reality show, having previously won it against Uriah Faber in 2015.A recent video uploaded by Conor McGregor showed the former two-division champion working with 'Wonderboy' to demonstrate some striking lessons to the fighters. Fans were buzzed to see the two striking savants working together as McGregor displayed his trademark left hook technique.Referring to Stephen Thompson as "great," McGregor captioned his post:"Working with the great Steve Thompson. Givin' back to the game!"Check out the tweet below:Conor McGregor@TheNotoriousMMAWorking with the great Steve Thompson. Givin’ back to the game!11184696Working with the great Steve Thompson. Givin’ back to the game! https://t.co/uswXcJU51hIt was recently revealed that Michael Chandler has brought in Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader as his assistant coach. While it's unclear if 'Wonderboy' will serve as McGregor's assistant coach, the quality of expertise the two coaches have brought in certainly foreshadows an exciting TUF season ahead.Conor McGregor on TUF: Fans react to the Irishman's coaching session with Stephen ThompsonConor McGregor recently uploaded some footage of his training sessions for the upcoming season of TUF. In his latest post, the Irishman can be seen partnering with Stephen Thompson to teach his students some dynamic striking techniques.Needless to say, watching an explosive striker like McGregor sparring with a high-profile kickboxer like 'Wonderboy' sent the fans into a tizzy on social media, and they made their opinions known in the comments section of the tweet.Check out some of the reactions below: Referring to McGregor's left hook and bigger size, @MMAConnoisseur wrote:"Look at that speed on that frame, man. Hope he comes back strong."MMAconnoisseur@MMAconnoisseur_@TheNotoriousMMA Look at that speed on that frame, man. Hope he comes back strong.2@TheNotoriousMMA Look at that speed on that frame, man. Hope he comes back strong.User @mpgavpa wrote:"2 striking [GOAT'S], So happy to see WB involved in TUF, best training partner Conor could ever ask for."Benjamin Adryl@mpgavpa@TheNotoriousMMA 2 striking 's. So happy to see WB involved in TUF, best training partner Conor could ever ask for.2@TheNotoriousMMA 2 striking 🐐's. So happy to see WB involved in TUF, best training partner Conor could ever ask for.@LesGouh wrote:"Man’s coming back with that karate side stance. We see you bro."Les Gouh@LesGouh@TheNotoriousMMA Man’s coming back with that karate side stance. We see you bro. 6@TheNotoriousMMA Man’s coming back with that karate side stance. We see you bro. 👌😏@Shannogees claimed:"Would like to see the old Conor get back to his early day's kicks. They were lethal! Thompson is the right man to influence it."shang🇦🇺@shannogees@TheNotoriousMMA Would like to see the old Conor get back to his early days kicks. They were lethal! Thompson is the right man to influence it. @TheNotoriousMMA Would like to see the old Conor get back to his early days kicks. They were lethal! Thompson is the right man to influence it. 💪@oscarspikesport opined:Great duo this could improve both fighters, they need to drop the episodes alreadyoscarspikesports@oscarspikesport@TheNotoriousMMA Great duo this could improve both fighters they need to drop the episodes already4@TheNotoriousMMA Great duo this could improve both fighters they need to drop the episodes alreadyColtrane Ferguson@SpoicyCrispy@TheNotoriousMMA I'm not gonna lie, this is fantastic content.Notorious x Wonderboy might be a legendary dynamic 8@TheNotoriousMMA I'm not gonna lie, this is fantastic content.Notorious x Wonderboy might be a legendary dynamic 🙌inuuhin@yinheads@TheNotoriousMMA Those hooks looking like actual bombs I feel like we’re about to see a totally different style of Conor now. dude became an actual tank 🤣4@TheNotoriousMMA Those hooks looking like actual bombs 😳😳 I feel like we’re about to see a totally different style of Conor now. dude became an actual tank 🤣Stef@StefCarrizales@TheNotoriousMMA at first i was surprised him and wonderboy where cool but then i remember they are apart of the same management team so now it’s not that surprising7@TheNotoriousMMA at first i was surprised him and wonderboy where cool but then i remember they are apart of the same management team so now it’s not that surprisingC$D Lunch77@Lunch77Beatz@TheNotoriousMMA I think Conor McGregor training with Wonderboy is exactly what his style needs right now5@TheNotoriousMMA I think Conor McGregor training with Wonderboy is exactly what his style needs right now