Conor McGregor wants to approach things differently upon his return to the UFC.
The former two-division champion plans to take a much more stoic and calm stance toward his opponent. He has been involved in many heated rivalries and feels that anger and animosity have not done him any good.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns on June 29 in the main event of UFC 303 to face Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) in a welterweight bout. He’s trying to stay calm as he heads towards his massive return to the Octagon.
“I don’t think I’ll go to that level again,” said McGregor Mac’s life when asked about fighting anger. “It serves no purpose. It doesn’t serve me well, you know. As I said, you remain cool to the situation. You remain emotionless.
“It’s a blank face and a specific body type. He has his moves set, his patterns set in which he moves, and his throws set. I am aware of them and am preparing myself for a multitude of outcomes. I’m as prepared as possible and I’m confident that all my shots will land.”
This fight at UFC 303 marks the first time that McGregor has stepped into the cage since he horrifically broke his leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Although he is already 35 years old, the Irishman guarantees that he is in excellent shape and sees another title contested in his future.
“I’m calm, I’m calm,” McGregor said. “I feel cold in my soul for this man and this whole thing. I’m coming back with full strength and skill. I’m excited to show my skills. I’m in a great place mentally, physically and spiritually. In five weeks, five days, we will be back on the horse.”
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