Conor McGregor revealed {that a} toe damage has stored him out of the upcoming June 29 UFC 303 occasion, the place he was scheduled to headline towards Michael Chandler.
McGregor was because of combat sixth-ranked light-weight contender Chandler, however the first signal the combat was in hassle was when his June 3 press convention in Dublin was abruptly canceled with out rationalization.
The combat was canceled final week when UFC gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was drafted to face top-rated contender Jiri Prahazka in Las Vegas.
McGregor insisted he was “tremendous prepared” for the combat, however the accident occurred.
In a publish on social media, he stated: “That is completely disgraceful.
“We had a lapse in focus and we had been working towards with out sporting full protecting gear and I hit my finger on my elbow and broke it. It takes a number of weeks – that is all.”
He added: “I could not justify to my crew or the followers that I used to be being prevented from strolling once more. This stroll has been seen. The subsequent outing ought to and can be 100% Conor McGregor.
“The followers deserve it, and we’re getting nearer. Somewhat lapse in focus and an damage bug has been picked up. That is it. Take your lesson and transfer on. I am going to get it again.”
He claims he’ll nonetheless return to the Octagon, even when it would not come towards Michael Chandler.
“I’ve two fights left on my contract,” he stated. “I’ll shine. I simply should take my time.
“I will be again. See you quickly. See you on the high. Chandler or not.”
The lack of McGregor, who has been out of the Octagon for 3 years, is a blow to the UFC. At 35, he is previous his prime, however stays a robust attraction.
The UFC is at a crossroads, with stars like McGregor, Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes both nearing the tip of their careers or already retired.
There’s a group of younger fighters nonetheless constructing their fan bases that the UFC hopes to steer the subsequent era.