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

Conor McGregor‘s UFC comeback has been placed on maintain — the “Infamous” is OUT of his UFC 303 most important occasion battle towards Michael Chandler.

UFC honcho Dana White introduced the devastating information late Thursday evening — simply two weeks and a day earlier than the scrap — saying 35-year-old McGregor suffered an damage, and would not be capable to battle. The character of the damage is not identified right now.

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

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

The truth is, 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 shortly … and have now booked a rematch between mild heavyweight champ (and former middleweight title holder) Alex Pereira and former champ Jiri Prochazka.

The men previously fought at UFC 295. AP won the fight.

The UFC also has installed Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes as the co-main event.

Although they’re two very good fights — maybe great — it’s still a crushing night for fans who were anticipating the return of McGregor, the former champ-champ who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.