As fans and pundits express concern over his continued partying ahead of UFC 303, Conor McGregor has reasserted his confidence when it comes to dealing significant damage to Michael Chandler.
McGregor is set to headline proceedings during International Fight Week in Las Vegas late next month. The Irishman, who once simultaneously held the featherweight and lightweight titles, hasn't competed since 2021.
Having been out of action after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier, the long wait for McGregor's comeback will reach its end on June 29 when he shares the Octagon with Chandler.
In the lead-up, the pair appear to be having drastically different camps...
McGregor: 'Some Are Just Built Different'
This week, those predicting defeat for McGregor at UFC 303 had their thoughts on the fight cemented when footage emerged of the Dubliner partying into the early hours at his Black Forge Inn pub.
While there's no evidence that McGregor was consuming alcohol, the posts still led to many branding it a less than ideal sign when it comes to the former champ-champ's preparation.
The Irishman, unsurprisingly, disagrees.
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"Some are just built different," McGregor wrote on X. "I am only now coming into my own. June 29th, records and jaws are getting smashed! Onwards and upwards! #fightingirish"
McGregor has vowed to have his way with Chandler inside the Octagon ever since the pair coached opposite one another on last year's edition of The Ultimate Fighter.
"Iron" Mike, a former three-time Bellator champion, has gone 2-3 since joining the UFC, defeating Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson but falling to losses against Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier.
He'll look to even up his Octagon record at the expense of McGregor, who hasn't had his hand raised since a 40-second knockout of Donald Cerrone back in January 2020.