McGregor’s Injury and UFC 303 Changes

UFC star Conor McGregor was initially scheduled to fight top lightweight Michael Chandler at UFC 303. However, due to an undisclosed injury, McGregor had to withdraw from the bout. As a result, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira stepped in, facing Jiri Prochazka in the main event. Pereira secured a knockout victory over Prochazka in the second round, thrilling fans with his performance.

Poirier’s Recent Performance

Dustin Poirier recently challenged his former rival McGregor earlier today. Poirier is coming off a loss to Islam Makhachev in a lightweight title bout at UFC 302 last month. Despite putting up a strong fight, Poirier was finished by Makhachev in the fifth round, marking his third title fight loss. Before UFC 302, Poirier had an impressive knockout win against top-ranked French fighter Benoit Saint-Denis.

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Hey @TheNotoriousMMA it felt so nice, I did it twice ya bumskie

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024

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— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024

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— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024

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— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024

McGregor’s Fighting Hiatus

Conor McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier. Prior to that, he suffered a knockout loss to Poirier at UFC 257. The 35-year-old Irishman has not secured a victory in the UFC since knocking out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in 2020. The uncertainty surrounding McGregor’s return continues, especially after his latest injury setback ?.

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