Conor McGregor highlights major difference between his and Michael Chandler’s training camp ahead of UFC return bout

Conor McGregor, the biggest star in the UFC, recently announced his return to the octagon with a tweet on New Year’s Eve. In a previous tweet, Conor assured his fans that he would reveal details about his highly anticipated return. True to his promise, McGregor announced that he will be facing Michael Chandler in the main event of the PPV during the 2024 International Fight Week.

McGregor’s previous appearance in the octagon was against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. His comeback is scheduled for June 29, 2024, marking nearly three years since his last presence in the octagon.

Conor McGregor reacts in 3-words to Michael Chandlers camp

Conor McGregor recently delivered a humorous response to the contrasting training camps of himself and Michael Chandler. In a brief 15-second clip from Combat Edge depicting Chandler’s intense training and McGregor enjoying a party, McGregor retweeted with the caption, “All systems go!”, implying his readiness for action.

Chandler’s last bout was at UFC 281 against Dustin Poirier, a familiar opponent to McGregor. Unfortunately, Chandler lost the fight via submission in the third round due to a rear-naked choke. In contrast, McGregor has faced Poirier three times, holding a 1-2 record against the former interim lightweight champion.

Chandler and McGregor were rival coaches at the Ultimate Fighter Season 31 and were expected to fight after the conclusion of the series. However, McGregor’s late entry into the USADA testing pool put a halt to that plan as the USADA forced a 6-month mandatory testing period on McGregor.

Has Conor McGregor joined training camp?

The Irish MMA superstar is presently in Abu Dhabi and was seen at a boxing event in the arena where Islam Makhachev and Petr Yan were also present. Moreover, he was also ringside to witness the ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event, headlined by Anthony Joshua and Otto Walin with Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker.

Michael Chandler trains at KillCliff MMA in South Florida under noted MMA coach, Henri Hooft. Chandler has been in training camp for a long time and was even spotted training with Shavkat Rakhmonov for the Kazhak’s fight with Stephen Thompson at UFC 296, the final PPV of 2024.

McGregor frequently shares videos of his training and sparring sessions on social media, but specific details about the location of his training camp remain undisclosed. In contrast, Chandler consistently posts videos showcasing his intense training camps, known for their explosiveness. With McGregor announcing his comeback in a higher weight class, it raises curiosity about any adjustments Chandler might make in his training for a fight in this category.

Mystic Mac is under the guidance of John Kavanagh, the head coach at SBG Ireland. Notably, Kavanagh was the first to hint at McGregor’s eventual return, countering initial speculation around UFC 300. Despite McGregor’s public enjoyment of a party lifestyle, there are strong indications that the Irishman is diligently training in secret for his imminent comeback.

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