Conor McGregor News
Team McGregor denies “rehab” claims made by Chael Sonnen
Susan Cox - June 20, 2024
Team McGregor is denying the claims made by Chael Sonnen that ‘Notorious’ is out of UFC 303 due to a stint in rehab. It was almost a week ago that UFC CEO Dana White announced the fight between Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) was off for UFC 303, which was to have taken place on Saturday June 29th. The reason being that McGregor had suffered an injury.
Chael Sonnen quickly pivots on Conor McGregor rehab claims: "That would be good stuff!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 19, 2024
Chael Sonnen has opened up on his viral claim that UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303 was due to substance abuse. McGregor withdrew from UFC 303 due to an undisclosed injury ahead of his planned June 29 return against Michael Chandler. The matchup is expected to be rescheduled for later this year at a to-be-determined date and venue.
Jake Paul believes Conor McGregor has lost his celebrity and star power: “I’m sure I could comp him a fourth or fifth row seat”
Susan Cox - June 19, 2024
Jake Paul believes that Conor McGregor has lost his celebrity and star power. Paul is currently preparing to fight Mike Perry on Saturday, July 20th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Israel Adesanya believes Michael Chandler should “take another fight” following UFC 303 cancellation
Susan Cox - June 19, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes Michael Chandler should ‘take another fight’ following the UFC 303 cancellation. UFC 303 is taking place on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michael Chandler plans to attend UFC 303 despite Conor McGregor fight cancelation: "I made a commitment"
Josh Evanoff - June 18, 2024
Michael Chandler is going to be at UFC 303 whether Conor McGregor is there or not. It’s only been a few days since the long-awaited fight between ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ was canceled. Due to an injury to Conor McGregor, his June 29th bout against Michael Chandler will need to wait. As a result, a light-heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will headline UFC 303 instead.
Chael Sonnen claims Conor McGregor is in "rehab" for substance abuse which led to UFC 303 withdrawal
Cole Shelton - June 18, 2024
Chael Sonnen has an interesting theory as to why Conor McGregor was out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. McGregor was supposed to headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas against Chandler in a highly-anticipated matchup. However, just over two weeks out from the fight, it was confirmed that McGregor was out of the bout due to an injury. But, according to Sonnen, he says it is due to the Irishman being in rehab for substance abuse.
Daniel Cormier: Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 withdrawal is calculated to “mess” with Michael Chandler
Curtis Calhoun - June 18, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels there may be more to the story behind the reasoning for Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 pull-out. McGregor and Michael Chandler were scheduled to headline UFC 303 on June 29 to cap off International Fight Week in Las Vegas. But, McGregor is out of the event due to injury, and the UFC ended up scrambling to book almost an entirely new UFC 303 main card.
Bo Nickal goes to bat for Conor McGregor following criticism of his UFC 303 withdrawal: “He’s literally torn his ACL and fought”
Harry Kettle - June 18, 2024
Bo Nickal has given his thoughts on the ongoing situation regarding Conor McGregor and his withdrawal from UFC 303. As we know, Conor McGregor has been ruled out of UFC 303 due to injury. As a result, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka are stepping up to fight for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Of course, for many fans, the bigger concern is whether or not McGregor will still be able to return later this year – which is what the promotion seems to be shooting for.
Rampage Jackson defends 'young legend' Conor McGregor after UFC 303 withdrawal: "He's done a lot for our sport"
Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2024
Rampage Jackson has taken up for former UFC champion Conor McGregor in light of his recent injury. ‘The Notorious’ was slated to headline UFC 303 later this month against Michael Chandler. The bout was going to be his first, since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Nearly three years removed from that injury, Conor McGregor was set to return opposite ‘Iron’ in a welterweight contest.
Dana White claims Michael Chandler "Wants to wait" for Conor McGregor fight despite "No Guarantees" remark
Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2024
According to Dana White, Michael Chandler isn’t ending his pursuit of former UFC champion Conor McGregor. ‘Iron’ has spent the better part of two years trying to get a fight with ‘The Notorious’. Following a knockout victory over Tony Ferguson in May 2022, Michael Chandler took to the live mic with a passionate callout of Conor McGregor. After a loss to Dustin Poirier later in the year, the Bellator champion got the news he was waiting for.
Michael Chandler says there are "no guarantees" on his next fight after Conor McGregor scrap gets canceled
Cole Shelton - June 17, 2024
Michael Chandler has opened up on his UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor being canceled. Chandler was set to headline the pay-per-view card from Las Vegas on June 29 against McGregor. However, just two weeks out from the fight, it was revealed the bout was off as the Irishman had suffered an injury.
Rafael Dos Anjos takes aim at Conor McGregor over UFC 303 withdrawal: “It’s just a bruise”
Susan Cox - June 17, 2024
Rafael Dos Anjos is taking aim at Conor McGregor over his UFC 303 withdrawal. Apparently, Rafael Dos Anjos hasn’t forgotten comments McGregor made way back in 2016 when the Brazilian had to withdraw due to injury.
Daniel Cormier firmly encourages Michael Chandler to "move on" after Conor McGregor fight postponement
Curtis Calhoun - June 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier wants to see Michael Chandler turn the page on his desired Conor McGregor clash after UFC 303’s cancelation. McGregor suffered an injury in fight camp, forcing him to withdraw from his planned clash with Chandler in the UFC 303 main event. Chandler won’t remain on the card, that UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka now headline.
Michael Chandler issues statement after Conor McGregor is forced to withdraw from UFC 303: “He was always the highest risk”
Susan Cox - June 14, 2024
Michael Chandler has issued a statement following the announcement that Conor McGregor was forced to withdraw from UFC 303. It was just last night, Thursday, June 13th that UFC CEO Dana White announced the much-anticipated welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was off for UFC 303.
MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor's injury, new UFC 303 fight card
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2024
The MMA community has reacted to the news that Conor McGregor is out of the UFC 303 main event due to injury. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has been through some turmoil in the last few days. A parade of fights have been canceled or postponed, with the biggest being Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler. Now, the main event of UFC 303 will see Alex Pereira defend his light heavyweight crown against Jiri Prochazka on short notice.
REPORT | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler removed from UFC 303, UFC plans to reschedule
Curtis Calhoun - June 13, 2024
The UFC 303 saga involving Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the Octagon has reportedly hit an anticlimactic end. According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the UFC has booked a new headliner for the June 29 pay-per-view, and McGregor vs. Chandler is indefinitely postponed. Chandler will not remain on the card and the promotion is planning to reschedule the clash for a new date.
Sean O'Malley offers to "save" UFC 303 amid uncertainty with Conor McGregor: "I'll fight Jake Paul"
Josh Evanoff - June 12, 2024
Amid uncertainty with Conor McGregor, Sean O’Malley is ready to “save” UFC 303. As many fans are likely aware, it seems that the UFC’s pay-per-view at the end of the month is in major danger. That card in Las Vegas is currently slated to be headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler. The bout is set to be the first for ‘The Notorious’ since a July 2021 stoppage defeat to Dustin Poirier.
Michael Chandler posts another cryptic message amidst new uncertainty surrounding UFC 303, Conor McGregor
Curtis Calhoun - June 12, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler broke his social media silence on Wednesday amidst the promotion’s reported scramble to save UFC 303. As of this writing, Chandler is still scheduled to face former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor in the UFC 303 main event. But, as MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported on Wednesday, the UFC 303 main event is “in limbo” due to undisclosed reasons, and the promotion is attempting to book a new headliner.