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Conor Mcgregor Injury Update, What Happened to Conor Mcgregor?
by Madhumitha
Updated Jun 15, 2024
Conor Mcgregor Injury Update
Conor McGregor won’t be fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to an injury, UFC announced Thursday. Instead, light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will defend his title against Jiri Prochazka in the main event. McGregor hasn’t fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg in a match against Dustin Poirier.
He needed surgery and time to recover. McGregor, a former champ in two weight classes, has had only one win in nearly eight years. He’s a big star in mixed martial arts, known for his personality and record-breaking pay-per-view events. It’s uncertain if McGregor’s fight will be rescheduled.
What Happened to Conor Mcgregor?
Conor McGregor was supposed to fight Michael Chandler on June 29, but the fight is now canceled indefinitely. There was a lot of uncertainty leading up to this decision. McGregor hinted that there were issues beyond his control. It's speculated he got injured on June 2, had a check-up on June 3, and the injury might have worsened since then.
McGregor, who's 35, sustained a serious leg injury in his last fight in July 2021. This comeback was highly anticipated after three years, but now it's on hold again. McGregor has withdrawn from fights before due to injury, but it's uncommon for him.
How Long Was Conor Mcgregor Out for?
Conor McGregor has been out of the UFC for nearly three years. His last fight was in July 2021 at UFC 264, where he lost due to a broken leg against Dustin Poirier. Since then, McGregor hasn't competed in any matches.
His planned return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 has been canceled due to an injury, extending his hiatus from the octagon. McGregor's absence has stretched over several events, impacting the UFC's fight schedules, including recent changes to main and co-main events due to injuries to other fighters.
Who is Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor, born July 14, 1988, is an Irish fighter known for mixed martial arts, boxing, business, and acting. He held UFC Featherweight and Lightweight titles simultaneously, a first in UFC history, and was also a dual Cage Warriors champion. McGregor's fighting style emphasizes powerful strikes, often winning by knockout.
Outside the ring, he's famous for his outspokenness and trash-talking, earning him the nickname "The Notorious." McGregor's fights, especially his bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov, have broken PPV records. He's credited with boosting MMA's global popularity and was Forbes' highest-paid athlete in 2021, earning $180 million.
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