Conor McGregor‘s UFC comeback has been placed on maintain — the “Notorious” is OUT of his UFC 303 primary occasion combat 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 have the ability to combat. The character of the damage is not recognized at the moment.
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38-year-old Chandler can be off the July twenty ninth card … because the UFC will now try and rebook the combat at a later date.
Regardless of the announcement coming tonight, it was clear to MMA followers that one thing was mistaken. An enormous press convention was scheduled in Dublin to advertise the combat, however was referred to as off on the final minute … with none purpose why.
In truth, 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 gentle heavyweight champ (and former middleweight title holder) Alex Pereira and former champ Jiri Prochazka.
The boys beforehand fought at UFC 295. AP gained the combat.
The UFC additionally has put in Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes because the co-main occasion.
Though they’re two excellent fights — possibly nice — it is nonetheless a crushing evening for followers who had been anticipating the return of McGregor, the previous champ-champ who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg towards Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
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