Conor McGregor Mocks Michael Chandler’s Hard Work with Party Lifestyle; Fans Speculate Mind Games

UFC icon, Conor McGregor, has confirmed his comeback after a two-year break. His return, announced by himself through X, electrified fans for obvious reasons. His competitor, Michael Chandler, revealed that he's already started his rigorous training camp. In a humorous twist, McGregor posted a video mocking Chandler, implying that he'll beat Chandler with partying while Chandler's hard at it. This left fans buzzing with excitement.

In a recent post on Instagram, McGregor shared a video showcasing Chandler's intense training efforts, contrasted with his own party-going lifestyle. Surprisingly, the video ended with an edit showing McGregor 'knocking out' Chandler, despite the latter's hard work and McGregor's lack of training.

Understandably, many online spectators are questioning how McGregor could return to his fighting prime by opting for parties over practice. However, the UFC star retorted that training is unnecessary in a fight against Chandler, and he assures fans he'll emerge victorious nonetheless. McGregor's cocky prediction led to a flurry of comments, with some fans suggesting he's in underground training and will easily defeat Chandler, while others simply found the video amusing.

Against the backdrop of his partying image, McGregor is now apparently focused on training for his return. Recent posts suggest his renewed commitment to getting back in fighting shape, hinting at a strategic mind game against Chandler.

In relation to McGregor's return, Daniel Cormier suggested that McGregor is manipulating Chandler, acting as the puppet master. The announcement saw Cormier imply that Chandler is prepared to face McGregor in any circumstance. According to Cormier, McGregor is capitalizing on this, portraying himself as the villain who controls everyone's steps.

With the fight being six months in the making, Chandler stands to gain both financially and in terms of his legacy. Cormier, however, advised Chandler to level up his game against McGregor and establish himself as an equal contender in the fight. It remains to be seen how Chandler will respond to Cormier's advice and McGregor's taunts.