Two-division champion Conor McGregor has faced many tough opponents, including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. He injured his leg in a fight against Poirier, and his comeback remains uncertain. McGregor is scheduled to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303, but speculation about the fight is not positive due to its on-and-off status. Many believe McGregor may be injured during sparring, which is not the first time such an issue has arisen.
Conor McGregor’s Injury History in UFC Training Camps
Injuries are part of combat sports, and many UFC fighters have had to withdraw from fights due to injuries sustained in sparring sessions. Let’s review Conor McGregor‘s injuries during sparring. McGregor’s wisdom tooth bothered him three days before his UFC debut, but he managed without antibiotics.
Four weeks before his first fight with Dustin Poirier, McGregor tore ligaments in his thumb. Two weeks before his fight with Chad Mendes, McGregor’s knee cracked. Before his first fight with Nate Diaz, he had a staph infection. After his second fight with Nate Diaz, McGregor’s hand was injured.
Three weeks before his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, he crushed his metatarsal bones. Weeks before his third fight with Poirier, McGregor injured his ankle. Despite all these injuries, Conor McGregor never pulled out of a fight.
McGregor’s significant defeats have often occurred when he was injured, yet he never withdrew from a fight. His bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov was the biggest in terms of numbers, with high stakes on the line. Despite losing that fight, McGregor is now scheduled to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303. However, speculation about this fight is not positive due to its on-and-off status. Only time will reveal the outcome of this fight.
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