Conor McGregor has revealed an injured toe pressured him out of the upcoming UFC 303 occasion on June 29, which he was scheduled to headline in opposition to Michael Chandler.
McGregor was meant to battle sixth-ranked light-weight contender Chandler, however the first indication that bout was in hassle was when his information convention on June 3 in Dublin was abruptly cancelled, with no rapid rationalization offered.
The battle was known as off final week, with UFC’s light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira drafted in to face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka on the Las Vegas invoice.
McGregor insisted he had been “super ready” for his battle however an accident occurred.
In a social media publish, he mentioned: “It’s completely intestine wrenching.
“We had a lapse in concentration and engaged in a training session without wearing the full protective gear and I hit the toe off the elbow and broke the toe clean. It needs a few weeks – that’s it.”
He added: “I could not justify to my staff, or followers, that I make the stroll hindered once more. That stroll has been seen. This subsequent stroll has obtained to be, and it will likely be, 100 per cent Conor McGregor.
“The fans deserve it and we are getting close. A slight lapse in concentration and a nuisance of an injury was picked up. That’s it. Take the lesson and move forward. I will get this back.”
He maintains he’ll make a return to the octagon nonetheless, even when it does not come in opposition to Michael Chandler.
“I’ve got two fights left on my contract,” he mentioned. “I’m coming to shine. I got to just take my time.
“I will be again. See you quickly. See you on the high. Chandler or not.”
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