Conor McGregor pulled out of his fight against Michael Chandler due to an injury sustained during his training camp. Chandler, the former UFC lightweight champion, had been rigorously preparing for what was set to be the most significant bout of his MMA career against McGregor, a former two-division UFC champion.
This month, they were scheduled to headline UFC 303 in a five-round, 170-pound contest. However, McGregor’s injury forced the match to be canceled. Let’s explore the details of his injury and other related factors.
Latest Update on Conor McGregor’s UFC Return
Conor McGregor has finally disclosed the nature of his injury and addressed retirement rumors in an Instagram post. McGregor revealed that he broke his toe “clean” before his now-canceled main event against Michael Chandler, which was set for the June 29 International Fight Week pay-per-view. This injury forced McGregor to withdraw from UFC 303. Notably, it’s the same leg he broke against Poirier in 2021.
Conor McGregor withdrew from the sold-out UFC 303 pay-per-view due to an injury, leading UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira to step in and save the event. Dana White decided to overhaul the main event. McGregor recently hinted at his return on social media, stating, “I Will Be Back.”
Michael Chandler has faced criticism for waiting on the sidelines for McGregor, with fans suggesting he shouldn’t wait. In response, Chandler hinted at a potential fight with Max Holloway for the BMF title by replying with a saluting emoji and expressing interest. Although Holloway was expected to drop back to 145 pounds to fight Ilia Topuria, his next fight remains unconfirmed. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for McGregor’s return.
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