Conor McGregor has shared an Instagram photo explaining the injury that led to his withdrawal from UFC 303. Shortly after his announcement, Dana White revealed new main and co-main events for the big PPV event. Before we delve into those changes, let’s look at McGregor’s reasons for pulling out.
McGregor Reveals Reasons Behind UFC 303 Withdrawal
Conor McGregor, originally slated to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303, McGregor had to withdraw due to injury. Following his decision, UFC President Dana White announced the Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 as the replacement. Recently, McGregor took to Instagram to explain his withdrawal, stating:
“Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout. I picked up an injury prior to the press conference that required more time to heal than was available to me. The decision to postpone the fight was not made lightly, but one made in consultation with my doctors, the UFC, and my team. My fans and opponent deserve me at my best for this fight and we will get there! Thank you for the messages of support, I am in good spirits and confident I’ll be back!”
Ariel Helwani has given a key update on the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight status. Revealing that McGregor’s unspecified injury is not severe. Helwani clarified that the injury occurred shortly before the Dublin press conference but assured fans that it was not serious. Providing optimism for the anticipated bout. He also indicated the possibility of rescheduling McGregor vs. Chandler for later in the year, possibly aiming for August or September.
Conor McGregor emphasized that he didn’t decide to delay the fight easily. But he made it after discussing it with his medical team and the UFC. He also mentioned that he plans to return at his peak. So fans will have to wait a little longer for this fight, but it will happen soon. Following Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303 due to injury, UFC President Dana White swiftly confirmed that Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will headline the event with their highly anticipated rematch.
