Conor McGregor is enjoying some downtime before re-entering fight camp.
The former dual-weight UFC champion hasn’t fought in more than three years, but he’s spent the past few months preparing to make his eagerly anticipated comeback.
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Unfortunately, a broken pinky toe meant that his proposed clash with lightweight contender Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 was called off.
UFC CEO Dana White is yet to announce a new date, but rumours are circulating about McGregor’s return bout taking place at UFC 310 in Las Vegas on December 14.
‘Notorious’ suggested the talk is true after attending a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship press conference in Marbella, Spain on Thursday.
“That sounds good to me, man,” McGregor said when asked by MMA reporter Chisanga Malata if the reported new date for his fight with Chandler is correct.
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What the 36-year-old did next suggested his return is no time soon.
McGregor partied the night away in the city known for its wild nightlife.
The following morning, he shared a bunch of pictures from his big night out on Instagram, with the caption: “Proper party with legends at the Club House Marbella.”
Dee Devlin, McGregor's fiancée, is seen by the UFC superstar’s side as he gets mobbed by fans, signs autographs, mingles with friends and pours himself a glass of Forged Irish Stout.
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More pictures on his Instagram story show McGregor taking a swig of the beer he hopes will rival Guinness one day, while he holds a glass of whiskey in another.
It is a big change to what he’s become accustomed to recently.
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Once White makes UFC 310 official, McGregor will get back to business as he prepares to mount ‘the greatest sporting comeback of all time’.
It'll fall flat if he doesn't get by Chandler later this year.