Conor McGregor teases worried UFC fans with Instagram post from the treatment room

Conor McGregor has teased UFC fans with an Instagram post from a treatment table, amid concerns over his upcoming fight with Michael Chandler.

McGregor and Chandler are due to headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29, but fears arose this week that the fight could be canceled following the short-term postponement of a press conference. pre-fight.

Irishman McGregor and American Chandler were due to share the stage in Dublin on Monday June 3, but the event was canceled a few hours in advance.

McGregor, 35, and Chandler, 38, both shared cryptic messages in the days that followed, increasing fans’ concern.

Chandler appeared to suggest he had left his training camp, and McGregor has now shared a photo taken from a treatment table. The former dual-weight champion’s caption on the post was simply a flexing arm emoji, while fans expressed mixed feelings in the comments.

“And just like that…the fight is over,” one user wrote. “All hell (will) break loose if my brother steps down,” said another.

Others, however, thought the Irishman was shy about touting the fight, with one writing: “Damn, he knows how to sell a fight.” He’s trying to freak everyone out on purpose. Another user added: “Bro acts like he pulled the fight but he’s just promoting the fight. »

McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in a July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier, who knocked out “Notorious” six months earlier.

Chandler last fought in November 2022, also losing to Poirier, who won by submission.