UFC fans were met with a bit of disappointment when they learned about the cancellation of the UFC 303 pre-fight press conference scheduled for Dublin. McGregor‘s return is billed as the greatest return in combat sports history, and the excitement for the presser was nothing like we have ever seen.
Fans were expecting a McGregor-Aldo-type environment, considering the press conference was set to take place in McGregor’s hometown of Dublin. However, as per the statement released by the UFC, the new date and time are unclear, and the promotion has requested that the fans wait until further notice.
Needless to say, the news comes as a bummer for those planning to attend the highly anticipated event. The update was also surprising since a little over 24 hours ago, UFC President Dana White announced during the UFC 302 post-fight press conference that he would be traveling to Dublin on the same day.
The latest update has brought about various fan theories, with some fans even claiming that Conor McGregor might pull out of the fight.
UFC fans react to the latest update on Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler
Immediately after the announcement, UFC fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the development. Some even raised eyebrows about Conor McGregor’s seriousness ahead of his return to the Octagon. While some thought McGregor was playing mind games, others doubted if Chandler’s flight delay led to the postponement. Check out some reactions below.
The Notorious will step inside the cage for the first time in over three years after the horrific leg injury against Dustin Poirier back at UFC 264. The fight will also mark Conor McGregor’s return to the 170 lbs division, where he last competed against Donald Cerrone back in January, 2020.
As for Michael Chandler, the former UFC lightweight title challenger was last seen in action against Dustin Poirier in November, 2022. Both the fighters will step inside the Octagon on the back of a loss against the same opponent, and will look to jump back into the winning column at UFC 303.
Opportunities are plenty should McGregor emerge victoriously against Chandler in the 170lbs division. Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards has already expressed his interest in facing Conor, and should everything play out as planned, a potential match-up between Leon Edwards and Conor McGregor is highly likely.