Conor McGregor takes time out on the beach ahead of UFC unification title showdown with Jose Aldo

Conor McGregor has taken time out of his hectic training schedule ahead of his UFC unification bout with Jose Aldo to relax by the beach.

The Irish fighter travelled to Los Angeles earlier this week to finish his training camp and acclimatise to the conditions ahead of the title bout.

He faces Aldo in the UFC 194 featherweight title fight on December 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on December 12. 

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Connor McGregor takes a break from his hectic training schedule to enjoy some time on the beach

Posting the photograph on Instagram, the 27-year-old said he was 'enjoying the beach' as he sat topless while taking a refreshing drink.

Only on Saturday had the Dubliner posted an Instagram video on the beach of a sprint race in 'Rocky and Apollo Creed style'. 

Ahead of next month's title fight, McGregor has consistently raised doubts that Aldo will turn up to the MGM Grand, after the Brazilian pulled out of their last battle in July.

Conor McGregor (right) is preparing for his UFC 194 fight against Jose Aldo on December 12 in Las Vegas

McGregor (right) has said that nobody cares whether Aldo (left) turns up to their fight at the MGM Grand

McGregor has now claimed that those watching the title fight won't care if the featherweight champion fails to show again, as long as they get to see him in action.

Speaking in an interview with Irish website Severe MMA, he said: 'I'll be there. I have made it. I have put myself through an intense training camp.

'I'm gonna go and enjoy that beach weather, get that Vitamin D and make it to fight night. Who cares if he's there or not, I'll be there. I hope he's there, but I don't know.'