Rumours are swirling around Conor McGregor’s absence from the UFC 303 press conference, which was abruptly cancelled.
Ariel Helwani, a well-known UFC journalist, first clarified that the cancellation had no connection to misconduct or legal troubles. Helwani initially assured that the main fight between McGregor and Michael Chandler was still on schedule despite the cancellation.
Dana White, the President of the UFC, has officially confirmed that Conor McGregor will not compete in UFC 303 due to a shin injury sustained during a sparring session. Despite this setback, White revealed that preparations are underway for a backup fight featuring Alexander Volkanovski.
Earlier, Helwani reported growing uncertainty about the fight’s progress as the situation developed. On social media platform X, he mentioned that while there is still hope for the fight, the UFC is also exploring options for potential replacements.
Adding to the intrigue, the UFC recently made McGregor’s vintage fights unavailable on their YouTube channel, and Chandler has been notably posting self-help quotes. Moreover, ESPN has ceased promoting the upcoming pay-per-view event, further fueling speculation about significant developments affecting either McGregor or Chandler. The exact cause of these disruptions remains unclear, leaving fans and commentators in suspense.
