Conor McGregor Out Of UFC 303 Fight Vs. Chandler After Suffering Injury

Conor McGregor‘s UFC comeback has been placed on maintain — the “Notorious” is OUT of his UFC 303 predominant occasion struggle in opposition to Michael Chandler.

UFC honcho Dana White introduced the devastating information late Thursday night time — simply two weeks and a day earlier than the scrap — saying 35-year-old McGregor suffered an harm, and would not have the ability to struggle. The character of the harm is not identified right now.

38-year-old Chandler can also be off the July twenty ninth card … because the UFC will now try and rebook the struggle at a later date.

Regardless of the announcement coming tonight, it was clear to MMA followers that one thing was improper. A giant press convention was scheduled in Dublin to advertise the struggle, however was known as off on the final minute … with none purpose why.

In reality, Chandler was minutes from boarding a flight to Eire for the media occasion … however was alerted of the change simply in time to remain within the States.

Now, sadly, we all know.

However, all is not misplaced. The UFC labored rapidly … and have now booked a rematch between mild heavyweight champ (and former middleweight title holder) Alex Pereira and former champ Jiri Prochazka.

The lads beforehand fought at UFC 295. AP received the struggle.

The UFC additionally has put in Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes because the co-main occasion.

Though they’re two superb fights — perhaps nice — it is nonetheless a crushing night time for followers who have been anticipating the return of McGregor, the previous champ-champ who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in opposition to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.