“This is the thought that comes to you with every fight, with every training camp that precedes entering the octagon,” the American said in an interview with ESPN MMA. “Of course, in this case we are dealing with one of the few guys in the sport who has no need to fight. He has enough money, enough fame, and of course, this is an additional cause for concern.
“However, I think, and I’ve said this before, that Conor is a true romantic when it comes to martial arts or MMA. He sincerely loves it. And I think his ego is the size of Texas, so he really wants to come back and feel the hype again. I really think he will come back. In the end, his legacy will be tarnished if he makes everyone believe he’s coming back and ends up chickening out.”
Recall that at the moment, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, as coaches of the opposing teams, are participating in the filming of the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter, which premieres on May 30.