Conor McGregor has withdrawn from UFC 303. He was initially slated to make a comeback from his injury sustained against Dustin Poirier by fighting Michael Chandler. However, McGregor has pulled out due to another injury.
Consequently, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka are scheduled for a rematch as the new main event at UFC 303. Ariel Helwani provides a timeline of the cancellation of McGregor vs. Chandler and the subsequent arrangement of Pereira vs. Prochazka as the main event. Let’s delve into the details.
Ariel Helwani Brings Good News to Conor McGregor Fans: ‘Injury Not Severe, Comeback Timeline Revealed’
Ariel Helwani recently provided a significant update on the situation of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight. He disclosed that McGregor’s injury, although unspecified, is not serious.
Helwani outlined the timeline of events leading to the cancellation of McGregor vs. Chandler and the promotion of Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Prochazka as the new main event following Dana White‘s announcement.
Helwani elaborated that McGregor sustained the injury just before the Dublin press conference but emphasized that it’s not severe, offering hope to fans anticipating the fight. Helwani also mentioned the likelihood of rescheduling McGregor vs. Chandler for later this year, potentially in August or September.
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With Pereira and Prochazka now headlining the pay-per-view event, the McGregor vs. Chandler fight has been postponed to a later date. Fans must wait longer to witness their favorite fighter, Conor McGregor.
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