UFC lovers are as eager and anxious as ever with expectations regarding the unfurling show between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. This profoundly expected matchup denotes Conor McGregor’s re-visitation of the octagon after almost three years, set to be the headliner of UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29, according to Worldwide Battle Week.
Up to this point, everything gave off an impression of being advancing without a hitch, however, a bend on Sunday has left fans restless and dubious about what lies ahead.
Press Conference Featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler were planned to take part in a profoundly expected, sold-out question and answer session in McGregor’s old neighborhood of Dublin. This occasion was set to be a significant feature, creating tremendous fervor among fans and media the same.
UFC President Dana White had declared to journalists that he was set to travel to Dublin just after the UFC 302 question and answer session on Saturday, highlighting the meaning of the event. Notwithstanding, in an astounding new development on Sunday morning, the UFC chose to drop the public interview, leaving many confused and estimating about the purposes of this unexpected choice.
“The UFC 303 press conference scheduled for Monday, June 3 in Dublin, Ireland at the 3Arena has been postponed until further notice,” the UFC said in a statement. “We sincerely apologize to all fans who were planning to attend. When we have more information about a new date and time, we will share it immediately.”
Conor McGregor’s Belated Response to the Press Conference
On Monday, Conor McGregor at long last tended to the circumstance, however, his comments did essentially nothing to ease the disarray among fans. The previous boss, who has held titles in two UFC weight classes, put the crossing out on factors outside of his reach, yet he offered no obvious reasons.
“In consultation with the UFC, today’s press conference has been canceled due to several obstacles beyond our control. I apologize to my Irish fans and fans around the world for the inconvenience and thank you for all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the biggest show ever in the Octagon.”
Fans are Increasingly Concerned about the Status of the Fight
The sudden cancellation or potential postponement has sparked concerns among fans that the fight might be in jeopardy. UFC President Dana White and his team have remained tight-lipped about the situation. Meanwhile, both fighters have taken to social media, posting vague and cryptic messages that only add to the uncertainty.
The sole update pushing the narrative forward on Tuesday morning comes from noted mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani. According to his reports, there is a glimmer of hope that the fight will proceed as scheduled, but the UFC is also evaluating other potential fighters as a contingency plan.
“The hope is still that the fight continues”, tweeted Tuesday. “There is positivity, I would say. But they sent out feelers to see who could replace him, either as a replacement or as an entirely new fight at the top of the list. “
“Nothing about any kind of legal issue, the incident of any kind, the drama of any kind, the crime of any kind, fight of any kind, alcohol, this, that, none of that is at play here,” Helwani said separately in “MMA time” podcast.
UFC Worldwide Battle Week Looms a Month Away
Conor McGregor: With UFC Worldwide Battle Week approaching simply under a month away, its charm hangs dubiously yet to be determined. While the session is scheduled for June 29th on the authority schedule, fans stay agitated, enthusiastically anticipating authoritative words from either the advancement or one of the taking part warriors to reveal insight into the circumstance.
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