Conor McGregor‘s much-anticipated return match has been called off because of an injury, just a fortnight before he was set to take on Michael Chandler in Las Vegas.
The 35-year-old Irish fighter, who competes in mixed martial arts, has been sidelined since his leg was fractured during a fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
However, despite this setback, he was planned to headline UFC 303 on June 29.
Unfortunately, his fight has been cancelled due to an undisclosed issue.
“Conor McGregor is out of 303 versus Michael Chandler with an injury,” UFC chief executive Dana White announced in a video posted on X.
Sportxparte reports that Conor McGregor is a famous Irish mixed martial artist (MMA) who has also dabbled in professional boxing, business ventures, and even acting.
He is a UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion. He has achieved the feat of holding titles in two weight divisions simultaneously (a first in UFC history).
McGregor won titles in both Cage Warriors (a European MMA organization) and UFC. He is known for his lightning-fast striking and knockout power.
McGregor stands as one of the most prominent figures in the long and successful history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts league.
He grabbed attention in November with his social media activity amid turmoil in Ireland, voicing his disapproval of the government’s immigration strategy.
Meanwhile, Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, will face off against Jiri Prochazka in the upcoming main event.
