Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler prepare for historic showdown at UFC 303
The highly anticipated matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 303 is just weeks away, and the two fighters are approaching their training in different ways.
McGregor, who has not fought since the summer of 2021, has been seen out partying at his Dublin pub The Black Forge Inn multiple times after finishing training. Despite this, he insists he has banned alcohol in preparation for the fight.
Meanwhile, Chandler has been quietly focused on his training, sharing videos from fight camp and remaining unfazed by his rival’s mind games. Even when their pre-fight press conference was cancelled on Monday, he remained calm and undeterred.
Kosport Magazine’s Take:
As the fight draws closer, tensions are mounting between these two formidable opponents. McGregor’s partying may be seen as a sign of lack of focus, but Chandler is not letting it affect his own training and mental preparation. Both fighters are determined to emerge victorious at UFC 303.
McGregor’s affinity for partying continues even as UFC 303 approaches
The Irishman has become known for his love of partying in recent years, and his behavior has not changed despite the upcoming fight. Just two weeks ago, he shared footage of himself enjoying a night out with friends at a secret gig in his own pub. Another weekend, he returned to the pub for their urban night event, sharing videos and quickly deleting them.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: While McGregor remains adamant that his partying days are behind him, these recent events suggest otherwise. Will it affect his performance in the octagon? Only time will tell.
Chaos ensues as UFC 303 press conference is cancelled
The pre-fight press conference between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, scheduled to be held at Dublin’s 3Arena, was abruptly cancelled just 12 hours before doors were due to open. This caused speculation about the fight being cancelled, but the UFC reassured fans by ramping up promotion and Chandler confirming the fight is still on.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: The sudden cancellation of the press conference has only added to the anticipation and hype surrounding this matchup. With both fighters remaining quiet, fans are left wondering what could have caused the cancellation. But one thing is for sure, the fight is still on and both opponents are ready to go to war.
Michael Chandler remains unfazed by McGregor’s partying videos
In a recent interview on The Pivot podcast, Chandler addressed the videos of McGregor partying in the lead up to their fight. He admits that McGregor is unpredictable and it would not be unlike him to engage in partying even during training camp. However, Chandler is fully committed to his training and is not letting McGregor’s antics affect him.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: Chandler’s dedication to his training and mental toughness is evident in his disregard for McGregor’s behavior outside of the octagon. He is focused on winning the fight and not being drawn into McGregor’s mind games.
Dana White compares McGregor’s mental warfare to Muhammad Ali
The UFC’s President, Dana White, recently appeared on a podcast and drew a comparison between McGregor’s pre-fight antics and those of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. White believes that both McGregor and Ali are the best at mental warfare, and that McGregor’s actions are just part of his mind games to throw off his opponents.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: White’s comparison to Ali is high praise for McGregor’s ability to get into his opponents’ heads. Whether his partying is genuine or just another tactic, it is clear that McGregor is determined to gain any advantage he can in this historic bout.
Kosport Magazine’s final thoughts on the McGregor vs Chandler showdown
With just weeks to go until the fight, the tension and excitement continue to build. Both fighters are fully focused on the task at hand and will stop at nothing to emerge victorious. The mind games and speculations only add to the anticipation of this epic showdown. UFC 303 is sure to be a night to remember for all fans of the sport.
