Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler were slated to attend their first press conference for their upcoming main event bout at Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday at noon ET. However, just hours before it was scheduled, the UFC announced that the press conference was postponed due to an unexpected last-minute issue. This has left many fans uncertain whether the fight will proceed as planned.
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Canadian-American journalist Ariel Helwani recently explained why the UFC 303 press conference was canceled in Dublin. On Monday’s episode of his show, Helwani clarified that no particular events triggered the cancellation of the press conference for the welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
Following the press conference cancellation, concerns arose about McGregor’s return. Sources told MMA Fighting that the UFC remained largely silent on the reasons for the last-minute cancellation.
Early discussions suggested the UFC might consider alternative plans for the June 29 card, possibly involving a replacement opponent or a new headline fight. The main worry centered on McGregor, with no confirmation of injury or issues with contract negotiations.
McGregor is negotiating an extension with two fights left on his UFC deal. If talks stalled, it might have caused his absence from the press conference, leading to its cancellation. However, by Wednesday, optimism returned that McGregor vs. Chandler could proceed as planned.
