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Conor McGregor has a knack for making headlines with his amusing antics. Ever since his bout against TUF S31 rival Michael Chandler was confirmed, the ‘Notorious’ has unleashed a flurry of verbal jabs at the former Bellator champ. Amid their back-and-forth, ‘Iron’ Mike recently took to his X handle to boast about his training progress. But it doesn’t look like the Irishman is too happy about Chandler’s tweet.

Taking to his own social media handle, the ‘Notorious’ star has yet again taken a jibe at his fated rival. This time, the Irishman has issued a warning to his TUF counterpart. Within minutes, McGregor’s remark has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, inviting a whirlpool of reactions and opinions. So, how did it all start? Let’s dive deeper to find out.

Conor McGregor rips apart TUF rival Michael Chandler on X

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The verbal jabs kicked off yet again – after Michael Chandler recently took to his X handle to share training updates with his fans and followers. In an X tweet, the TUF S31 coach shared a glimpse of what he considers is going to be the “best camp” of his life. The tweet presented ‘Iron’ Mike in full force – with a collage of images from his recent training sessions. The Tweet caption read: “Going to be the best camp of my life…the time off has been needed.”

 

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As images of Chandler’s intense workouts spread across social media, fight enthusiasts anticipated a heated exchange between the two rivals. Now, ‘Notorious’ has responded back in his characteristic smack-talk style. How? True to form, ‘Notorious’ didn’t hold back. He quickly responded to Chandler’s training update with his trademark flair. In a tweet that echoed his fearless fighting style, McGregor issued a stern warning to his upcoming opponent.

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In his tweet, McGregor confidently declared his readiness to face Chandler, making it clear that his training routine involves some late-night indulgence. The Irishman’s now-deleted tweet read: “I’m on the gargle every night and still gonna smack the sh*t out of you.”

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As the countdown to their December showdown continues, McGregor’s words have ignited a fresh wave of excitement among fans. With these two fiery personalities clashing both inside and outside the ring, fight night promises to be a spectacle that nobody will want to miss. What do you think of the Irishman’s bizarre retort at his rival’s training updates? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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