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We are almost one month away from witnessing Irish megastar Conor McGregor‘s return to the octagon at UFC 303. There, he will face Michael Chandler in a welterweight bout. It’s like a dream come true for McGregor and his fans to see him back in action.

After convincing Dana White and UFC over a year and a half to allow his return, Conor McGregor dedicated himself to training and discipline, staying away from parties. This commitment showed his will to fans and haters alike. However, just 35 days before the fight, a recent video of McGregor seemingly reverting to his old lifestyle went viral on the internet, catching the attention of UFC veteran Michael Bisping, who cast doubt on the “Notorious” return.

Michael Bisping raises concern about Conor McGregor’s return

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UFC veteran Michael Bisping is famous for offering his views and reactions on current UFC news and controversies. In light of this, he recently shared his take on Conor McGregor’s upcoming return and viral party videos. Bisping predicts that if McGregor defeats Michael Chandler, he’ll be in line for the title shot, but Bisping didn’t specify which belt.

However, Michael Bisping isn’t entirely convinced McGregor is a surefire contender. He also raises questions and casts doubt on whether Conor McGregor will truly be ready for the fight. He says, “First of all, is he going to show up? Three years away from sports. He broke his leg, all this type of stuff. He’s sleeping in silk sheets, driving Lamborghini yachts, and a movie star now, and all the rest of it. Lots of distractions. Will it be the same person?” Bisping emphasizes the concern of whether McGregor, after experiencing such a different life, can regain his previous fighting form.

Meanwhile, Michael Bisping doesn’t entirely discount McGregor. He reminds us that we can’t forget about Conor McGregor’s talent. At just 35 years old, he still has access to the best training facilities in the world. Bisping emphasizes that McGregor is a former two-division champion, and two and a half months for a comeback might be enough for him. “You can’t forget about that stuff, “Bisping says. “Granted, for three years he’s been enjoying himself, he’s been partying. But the human body can transform very, very quickly.

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However, Conor McGregor’s latest video showcases him partying with his longtime partner, Dee Devlin, reportedly while heavily intoxicated. This contradicts his recent livestream statement, where he claimed to have sworn off alcohol in preparation for his upcoming fight. The footage from the club suggests “Mystic Mac” might still indulging in his parting before his highly anticipated return.

McGregor’s pre-fight party raises eyebrows ahead of UFC 303

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While most fighters abstain from alcohol for months leading up to a major fight, Conor McGregor seems to be an exception. Despite being some time away from his next fight bout, he was seen partying last Saturday at a promotional event for his newly acquired venture, BKFC.

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Conor McGregor, who is constantly in the spotlight for his personal life more than his fighting career, recently became part-owner of BFKC, which has him feeling on top of the world. However, just before partying at the BKFC promotional event, McGregor went on Livestream and declared to his fans that he was abstaining from alcohol in preparation for UFC 303. It’s important to note that there’s no video evidence of him actually consuming alcohol at the party.

The upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is the culmination of months of negotiation with the UFC, grappling with USADA, and a month of intense training. McGregor certainly wouldn’t want all that hard work to go to waste for a night of partying. We’ll have to wait and see how this plays out for him. Stay Tuned!