In a significant blow to UFC 303, Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the octagon has been called off due to an injury. Just two weeks before his scheduled comeback bout against Michael Chandler, UFC President Dana White announced that the Irish superstar had to withdraw from the event. McGregor, who has not fought since his devastating loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021 where he suffered a broken tibia, was set to make his return to the sport. The cancellation follows a series of rumors and a canceled press conference last week that hinted at trouble, leading UFC to seek a new main event.
With McGregor out, the new main event for UFC 303 will feature Alex Pereira taking on Jiří Prochazka for the light heavyweight title. Additionally, the co-main event will see former featherweight champion Brian Ortega face off against rising star Diego Lopes. This change shakes up the card significantly, but both replacement bouts promise to deliver high excitement for UFC fans. As for McGregor, details about the severity of his injury remain unclear, and it is uncertain when his fight with Chandler will be rescheduled. McGregor's last victory dates back to 2016 when he became the first UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously, highlighting the long wait fans have endured for his return to form.
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