UFC 303’s kickoff press convention for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is off.
UFC introduced the information late Sunday evening, stating on all social media channels that the press convention has been “postponed till additional discover.” McGregor and Chandler have been scheduled to look on the press occasion at 3Arena in Dublin at 12 p.m. ET on Monday.
The promotion didn’t disclose a cause for the cancellation. UFC CEO Dana White instructed reporters at UFC 302’s post-fight press convention on Saturday that he was set to fly to Eire on Sunday to fulfill with McGregor.
UFC’s full announcement could be seen beneath.
Pricey UFC Followers —
The UFC 303 press convention scheduled for Monday June third in Dublin, Eire at 3Arena has been postponed till additional discover. We sincerely apologize to all of the followers who have been planning to attend. When we now have additional info on a brand new date and time, we’ll share it instantly. – Thanks.
UFC 303 takes place June 29 on the T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas. McGregor vs. Chandler is predicted to headline the occasion with a five-round, non-title welterweight bout.
McGregor and Chandler coached reverse each other on The Final Fighter 31 in early 2023.
McGregor, 35, has not fought since struggling a damaged leg in his July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. A former two-division champion, “The Infamous” is the most important mainstream star MMA has ever produced and holds notable wins over Jose Aldo, Nate Diaz, Eddie Alvarez, Donald Cerrone, Max Holloway, Poirier, and Chad Mendes. McGregor has competed in MMA simply 4 instances since his 2016 title win over Alvarez, going 1-3 over that point.
Chandler, 38, is a three-time former Bellator light-weight champion who has additionally sidelined himself since a November 2022 loss to Poirier. Since transitioning to the UFC, Chandler has gained two of his 5 appearances, knocking out Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson however falling brief in opposition to Justin Gaethje, Poirier, and in a shot on the vacant title in opposition to Charles Oliveira.
