Former two-division UFC champion Conor Mcgregor has been out of action for three years. Despite numerous attempts to return, injuries, Hollywood ventures, and other business priorities have consistently derailed his plan, also stalling the career of Michael Chandler. Some fans believe Conor McGregor’s drinking, evident in online video, is the primary obstacle hindering his career and preventing his return to the Octagon.

Conor McGregor recently posted a clip on his X account from the BKFC 63 event with the caption, “Hoovered up! @ForgedStout gorgeousness.” He attended the event at the Buffalo Chip Campground in South Dakota last week. In the video, McGregor was seen holding and drinking an alcoholic beverage from his brand, Proper No.1 Twelve Irish Whiskey, which produced a beer named Forged Irish Stout.

McGregor, who might have failed to debut in the octagon again, seems to be thriving in his entrepreneurial endeavors and other pursuits. His debut in the movie “Roadhouse” was a success, becoming one of the highest-viewed movies on Prime. Additionally, he announced his part-ownership of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship this summer, a venture he hinted at last year when he appeared at a BKFC event and faced off with the BKFC star Mike Perry, whom McGregor recently threatened to remove from the promotion because of his boxing fight against Jake Paul.

This drinking video of Conor McGregor caught the attention of fans eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon. Seeing their favorite star drinking and partying instead of training, the social media users couldn’t contain their anger and expressed their displeasure in the comments.

Fans question McGregor’s commitment to fighting Michael Chandler

In the comments, fans expressed disappointment with Conor McGregor, who was sidelined from his last fight at UFC 303 because of a pinky toe injury. After recovering, McGregor is now partying, infuriating the fans who expected the announcement of his new fight date rather than partying. Fan commented, “This is disappointing. Every time I see you, you’re drinking bruh 😂😂 I hope you win your next fight or your legacy is done.”

Another fan questioned McGregor’s training methods, commenting, “Training hard I see.” McGregor’s resemblance to UFC CEO Dana White with a shaved head in the video was also noted, with one fan writing, “Looking like evil Dana.” McGregor, once a dominant force in the UFC, enjoyed a brilliant career winning both the featherweight and lightweight divisions.

However, his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. marked the beginning of a downward spiral, including notable losses to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier (twice). His last octagon appearance in 2021 against Dustin Poirier resulted in a brutal leg break, and since then, his return has been hampered. This has led fans to question McGregor’s fighting future, with one fan saying, “Bro let’s be real. You ain’t gon fight nun no more.”

Another hardcore Conor Mcgregor fan, eager for his next bout, commented, “When are u putting the beats on Chandler boss,” referencing their last fight, scheduled for June 29th at UFC303, which was canceled. Chandler has also expressed his frustration at the delay and recently announced he was tired of waiting. However, McGregor gave Chandler the green light recently as he hinted at a December return. However, the chances of the former champion making a return this year seem slim as Dana White has avoided speaking about it.

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