Conor McGregor’s training regimen doesn’t preclude him from a wild night on the town.
McGregor, who returns to the octagon on June 29 to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, blew off steam this weekend at the pub he owns, The Black Forge Inn in Dublin, Ireland, as shown on social media.
The 35-year-old deleted an Instagram post celebrating his night, according to MMA Junkie, although his Instagram Story featured a link to a reel from an Instagram account showcasing scenes from the bar.
“Stocky tills at @theblackforgeinn,” McGregor wrote in the deleted post, per MMA Junkie. “Quarter past 2 in the mornin ye hahahaaha.”
Instagram account @theblackforgeinn.memories captured McGregor throughout the night as he partied, while EDM artists Belters Only and MK performed.
One clip showed McGregor and his fiancée, Dee Devlin, arriving at the pub in his sleek car, before walking through pyrotechnics.
Other reels showed McGregor posing for photos near the DJ booth, while in one, he held his Proper No. Twelve whiskey behind the booth.
McGregor even crossed paths with fellow Irish MMA fighter Lee Hammond.
It’s worth noting that none of the photos actually show McGregor drinking, with the former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight champion saying on a Duelbits live stream that he banned alcohol during his fight preparation and had done so for six weeks at the time, per MMA Junkie.
UFC 303 will mark McGregor’s return after nearly three years away from the ring, with McGregor last fighting at UFC 264 in July 2021 in a losing effort against Dustin Poirier.
McGregor (22-6) and Chandler (23-8) coached against one another on “The Ultimate Fighter” last year and will battle at welterweight (170 pounds).
Chandler told The Post he expects to end McGregor’s career.
“I truly believe what I’m going to do to him on June 29 is going to warrant and merit him never stepping back into the octagon,” he said.
