Michael Bisping sees large implications for Conor McGregor if he wins at UFC 303.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns in a 170-pound bout in opposition to Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) on June 29 in Las Vegas (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+). If McGregor will get previous Chandler, Bisping wouldn’t be shocked to see his identify linked to quite a few title fights.
“They’re selling this struggle large time,” Bisping stated on his YouTube channel. “And pay attention, you by no means know. Perhaps this could be the final time we ever see Conor McGregor struggle contained in the octagon. I’m not saying that as a result of I’m telling you proper now, if Conor wins, he’s going to struggle for a belt subsequent, and there’s a number of belts that he may struggle for – 155 (kilos), 170 and the Baddest Motherf*cker title, as nicely. So there’s a number of belts and a number of alternatives for Conor McGregor if he seems good, if he wins the struggle and he doesn’t get completely smoked.”
McGregor’s work ethic has been questioned forward of his return, as he was just lately seen partying a month out from his struggle. Nevertheless, Bisping finds it arduous to think about that he’s not taking his preparation significantly.
“Three years away from the game, he broke his leg, he’s sleeping in silk sheets and drives a Lamborghini yacht, and he’s a film star,” Bisping stated. “A number of distractions. Will he be the identical individual? I’ve at all times stated pay attention, you give any man two, three months to get their sh*t collectively, get in a struggle camp, lose some weight, get match and wholesome, the person continues to be solely 35 years previous. He’s obtained entry to the most effective coaching companions on planet earth, and he was a two-weight-division champion. You may’t overlook about that stuff. Granted, three years he’s been having fun with himself, he’s been partying. So f*cking what?
“The human physique can rework very, in a short time, so is he absolutely devoted? We’ve obtained to imagine that McGregor is as a result of he’s misplaced three of his final 4. Two dangerous losses to Dustin Poirier, beat Donald Cerrone and a loss to Khabib (Nurmagomedov). So it’s not that dangerous. However struggle sports activities are, ‘What have you ever completed for me these days?’ And since 2020 the world hasn’t seen Conor McGregor win. He wants a win, and he’s trying lean and he’s speaking about combating for a belt subsequent.”
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