Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler canceled due to injury

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): Conor McGregor’s return fight at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler on June 29 was canceled after the Irishman pulled out of a fight due to injury. The welterweight match, scheduled for Las Vegas, ended in a major draw in less than 10 minutes. This setback comes after McGregor’s long layoff following a broken leg suffered during his July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. UFC President Dana White confirmed the cancellation and announced changes to the fight card. HS Prannoy advances to the round of 16 of the 2024 Australian Open after his victory against Ygor Coelho

The original co-main event, featuring American Jamahal Hill and New Zealander Carlos Ulberg, was also abandoned due to Hill’s knee injury. Anthony Smith will replace Hill in the fight. “Conor Mcgregor is absent from UFC 303 against Michael Chandler due to injury,” White confirmed through a video published on X. This is the first time that the former two-weight world champion has been forced to withdraw from a UFC fight due to injury. . International Hockey Federation announces India to host 2025 FIH Junior Men’s World Cup

However, fight week in Las Vegas, traditionally the UFC’s biggest event, will still feature high-profile action. The new main event features a light heavyweight title clash between Brazilian champion Alex Pereira and Czech challenger Jiri Prochazka. Additionally, American Brian Ortega and Brazilian Diego Lopes will face off in the new co-main event.

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