“Not gym if dress code is speedo” – Conor McGregor working out in underwear on yacht doesn’t sit well with Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor posts a video of himself biking on the yacht wearing only a speedo.

“Not gym if dress code is speedo” – Conor McGregor working out in underwear on yacht doesn’t sit well with Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor bicycling on the boat wearing only speedos receives a response from Michael Chandler (via X/Wikipedia)

Conor McGregor is renowned for his unexpected social media behavior. His most recent video has certainly raised eyebrows among the MMA community. McGregor took to X to share a bizarre exercise session on a yacht while wearing only a turquoise pair of speedos. His potential opponent, Michael Chandler, had some words to say.

The Irishman has a big social media following. He cleverly positioned his camera to photograph his workout, highlighting his form-fitting speedos. Conor McGregor later deleted the tweet. However, many MMA news accounts had already picked it up.

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McGregor’s video was uploaded during the buildup to his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler. This has left fans wondering when he will return to the UFC, especially since Dana White has yet to confirm the specifics. His last fight dates back to 2021, when he suffered a leg injury in a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

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McGregor’s decision to share such footage has sparked intense debate. This concerns his concentration on marketing appearances in Hollywood films, particularly his role in Road House.

Michael Chandler responds to Conor McGregor’s exercise video

Conor McGregor recently shared a video of himself working out on a yacht while wearing only speedos. This video soon drew attention from the MMA world, including fellow UFC fighter and his potential opponent, Michael Chandler.

The duo coached in the Ultimate Fighter and was slated to fight back in 2023. However, several factors, including McGregor’s unavailability in the USADA test pool, played a role in their not fighting. Recently, McGregor announced that he would take on Chandler in June of this year. However, UFC CEO Dana White has denied this claim. 

Michael Chandler reacts to Conor McGregor's speedo video
Michael Chandler reacts to Conor McGregor’s speedo video (via Sports Illustrated)

Michael Chandler, known for his explosive fighting style and spectacular UFC appearances, took to X, formerly Twitter. He expressed his opinions on McGregor’s odd workout regimen. Chandler retweeted McGregor’s video and said this:

Not gym if dress code is speedo.
Michael Chandler via X

Chandler’s back-and-forth with McGregor exemplifies the athletes’ use of social media. This is both entertaining and reveals the friendship and humor shared among warriors. Fight fans await McGregor’s comeback to the UFC as these fun exchanges on social media add to the continuing story and excitement around the sport.

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