UFC 303 is around the corner, but it’s still hard to believe that Conor McGregor will not be a part of this event. Conor McGregor had to withdraw from his fight against Michael Chandler after suffering an injury. Jiri Prochaxka and Alex Pereira replaced them in the main event fight.
The entire UFC fan base was disheartened after Conor McGregor’s pullout from UFC 303 and so was Conor McGregor himself as he went to Twitter just a day before UFC 303 and expressed his disappointment for not being able to make his comeback in UFC.
“I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t in deep pain right now watching fight week take place. Deep mental pain. Thank you for the messages of support and encouragement, my peers and fans” Conor McGregor stated.
I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t in deep pain right now watching fight week take place. Deep mental pain. Thank you for the messages of support and encouragement, my peers and fans ❤️🙏☘️
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 28, 2024
This proves Conor McGregor was genuinely looking forward to UFC 303 and to get back into the octagon and put on a show in front of the world as he often used to do. Combat sports fans around the world are sure that McGregor is not done and still has one last dance left before putting up his shoes.
Conor McGregor’s UFC Journey
McGregor, hailing from Dublin, Ireland, burst onto the scene with his distinctive fighting style and charisma. He won his first amateur fight in February 2007 via a first-round knockout. His meteoric rise continued as he transitioned to professional MMA.
At UFC 205 on November 12, 2016, McGregor achieved history by becoming the first-ever simultaneous two-division champion in the UFC. He held titles in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions, solidifying his status as a dominant force in the sport.
McGregor’s journey hasn’t been without controversy. His brash persona, trash talk, and occasional out-of-the-cage incidents have fueled debates. Yet, these controversies have also contributed to his larger-than-life image.
Beyond fighting, McGregor’s life includes personal milestones. He became a father, weathered a global pandemic, engaged in community service, and even sold his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve. Conor McGregor undoubtedly changed the UFC and took the sort to even greater heights.
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