UFC 303 was supposed to signal the return of MMA superstar Conor McGregor, who was slated to take on Michael Chandler. However, weeks before the event was set to kick off on June 29, the fight was canceled.
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Many wondered what occurred that led to McGregor pulling out of a professional fight for the first time in his career. UFC President Dana White took to social media to announce that McGregor suffered an injury, though it was never disclosed what that injury was. McGregor himself has now revealed the gruesome injury, showcasing multiple pictures on his X page.
McGregor showcased three images along with a caption that reads, “Chael shut your pie hole, h**. You tap from ground and pound.”
McGregor is alluding to what UFC fighter and commentator Chael Sonnen said about the situation. Sonnen indicated on his “Good Guy, Bad Guy Podcast” that McGregor was not injured and was instead in rehab for alcohol consumption.
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McGregor was quick to shoot down those rumors by posting images of the injury that led to his having to pull out of UFC 303. From the above images, the Irish superstar appears to have a very badly broken toe, which would severely impact his ability to stand or move comfortably, along with making crucial kicks.
McGregor’s foot also appears to be swollen, which would also impact his ability to make strategic moves when evading or going in for strikes. UFC doctors were likely called and told to evaluate the injury, despite McGregor potentially wanting to fight regardless of having a broken toe.
As stated, McGregor has never pulled out of a professional fight, so the injury must have been significant enough that he was told not to fight Chandler.
The good news is that reports have indicated that McGregor will still return to the octagon at some point, and that could be sometime at the end of summer or the beginning of fall.
The current unknown factor here is whether Chandler will still continue to wait to fight McGregor. He has waited for two years without taking on any other opponents. Now, the fight has been delayed once again.
Chandler has been active on social media and could be hinting at potentially fighting for the BMF (Baddest Mother F*****) title. At the very least, he is making it known he wishes to fight for that belt, which is currently owned by Max Holloway. Holloway and Chandler would be a good fight, but it’s up to White and the UFC to book it.
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