Conor McGregor has by no means pulled out of a UFC combat in his whole profession, however there’s all the time a primary time for the whole lot.
On Thursday, combat followers obtained the horrible information they’ve been ready for when UFC CEO, Dana White, introduced that McGregor’s long-awaited return at UFC 303 later this month has been formally canceled. White didn’t go into particulars, however an damage to McGregor will prohibit him from combating Michael Chandler on June 29 as deliberate.
As an alternative, Alex Pereira will step in on quick discover to defend his UFC mild heavyweight title in a rematch in opposition to Jiri Prochazka as UFC 303’s new primary occasion (particulars HERE). McGregor vs. Chandler might be rescheduled for a later date this yr.
However when precisely can combat followers count on McGregor to return? And extra importantly, how wholesome will he be after this newest setback?
Fortunately, the damage that “Infamous” suffered proper earlier than the canceled UFC 303 press convention in Dublin, Eire earlier this month isn’t thought-about extreme. That is in keeping with MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani, who has been the primary supply of knowledge all through this complete UFC 303 debacle.
Whereas UFC is actively seeking to re-book McGregor’s return for August or September of this yr, McGregor may have pushed for a return as quickly as July if an occasion was out there. That ought to ease some considerations in regards to the severity of the damage. Clearly, particulars about McGregor’s present ailment haven’t been made public in effort to cover data from Chandler.
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