UFC CEO Dana White has officially announced the highly anticipated bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, set for June 29, 2024. This event, dubbed UFC 303, will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.
Following his leg break in the first round against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in Las Vegas on July 10, Conor McGregor has been providing updates on his recovery. But did McGregor suffer from arthritis after his injury? Let’s explore the details.
Did Conor McGregor Develop Arthritis After His Injury?
UFC president Dana White has also updated fans on Conor McGregor’s condition, noting that the MMA fighter had some preexisting health issues before the fight.
However, orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Abbasi stated that a condition like ankle arthritis would not typically cause the type of injury McGregor sustained at UFC 264. Arthritis involves swelling and tenderness in one or more joints, with primary symptoms being joint pain and stiffness.
The location of Conor McGregor’s injury was higher on the tibia and fibula, unrelated to the ankle joint itself, as evidenced by his treatment with a rod, plates, and screws. McGregor remains UFC’s most iconic and accomplished figure despite his recent inactivity. Don’t miss UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler during International Fight Week at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2024.
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