Michael Chandler reacts to Conor McGregor's surprise BKFC business move, issues cold warning for UFC 303

Michael Chandler praised Conor McGregor's business acumen but predicted a devastating outcome in their UFC 303 fight.

During Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship's (BKFC) recent KnuckleMania IV event, McGregor took the combat sports world by surprise, announcing that he is now part-owner of BKFC.

"Conor McGregor - myself, and McGregor Sports and Entertainment, is now an owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Welcome to the big leagues."

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Chandler, who is set to fight the Irishman in the UFC 303 headlining bout on June 29, has claimed that the time away from the sport would significantly impact McGregor's performance. Following the BKFC announcement, Chandler took to X and wrote:

"Conor out here making moves... Hate it or love it, the dude is making stuff happen. With that being said, I KO him within 10 min. on June 29 at #UFC303 @TheNotoriousMMA."

The BKFC acquisition marks another milestone in McGregor's entrepreneurial journey. The Irishman has built several successful businesses like Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey, apparel brand August-McGregor, Forged Irish Stout, and Black Forge Inn, to name a few.

McGregor and his business partners sold their stake in Proper No. Twelve for a staggering $600 million in 2021, which contributed toward him topping the Forbes 2021 list of highest-paid athletes.

He has several brand endorsement deals and made his acting debut alongside Jake Gyllenhaal with the 'Road House' movie. According to reports, McGregor became the highest-paid debutant in cinema history. However, his fees for the project have not been revealed.

The Irishman has not competed professionally in MMA since suffering a brutal leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. However, there is a lot of intrigue surrounding his performance against 'Iron' as experts believe Chandler's fighting style and aggressive approach might be tailor-made for McGregor to look good.