McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Likely Postponed Due to Potential Injury

Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the UFC octagon may be delayed, as reports suggest that his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 is in jeopardy due to a possible injury.

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McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Likely Postponed Due to Potential Injury

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC octagon will likely have to wait.

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that the fight between McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 303 being called off would be "a formality at this point."

McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Likely Postponed Due to Potential Injury

"It’s not 100% off but I’d be extremely surprised at this point if it remains and they are actively negotiating with multiple camps to find a replacement," Helwani posted on X. "It’s all up in the air still but they are proceeding at this time like they need a replacement."

The issue is the 35-year-old McGregor, who hinted at a possible injury on his Instagram Story on Wednesday night. The Story was an old clip where he was discussing injuries in UFC, which included sad-face and praying hands emojis.

McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Likely Postponed Due to Potential Injury

Rumors were also circulating after the cancellation of a Dublin press conference on June 3, which the UFC gave no reason to just hours before it was supposed to happen.

It’s unclear when McGregor may have suffered an injury, as he was recently seen dancing with his fiancée in Ireland and he appeared healthy at the time.

McGregor’s return to the Octagon is something the UFC world has been waiting for, as he was last seen in July 2021 fighting Dustin Poirier. He broke his shin during the fight, and he hasn’t returned in three years.

Whether UFC CEO Dana White can find a main event replacement, if McGregor officially can’t go, is up in the air. Some have mentioned Max Holloway, but he’s been in Japan, according to his social media.

It’s a quick turnaround – UFC 303 is in two weeks – so finding a replacement is going to be tough. Plus, McGregor’s return was the large pull for this card, so there won’t be the same draw if a replacement is found.

McGregor, despite all his business ventures outside the octagon, still wants to fight. But it doesn’t look like the hiatus is ending soon.

* McGregor has been teasing a return to the UFC for months, with many expecting him to face Chandler at UFC 303.

* The potential injury is a setback for McGregor, who has been inactive since breaking his shin in July 2021.

* The UFC is reportedly actively searching for a replacement opponent for Chandler, but finding a suitable replacement on short notice will be a challenge.

* The cancellation of the Dublin press conference and McGregor's cryptic Instagram post have fueled speculation that the injury may be more serious than initially thought.

* McGregor remains a major draw in the UFC, and his absence from UFC 303 would be a significant disappointment for fans.