The mystery surrounding Conor McGregor’s failed UFC return – and what comes next
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The mystery surrounding Conor McGregor’s failed UFC return – and what comes next

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The decisive factors in the ‘will-they-won’t-they?’ of McGregor vs Chandler, a fight 18 months in the making, have been kept behind closed doors, which only increased the rampant speculation over the fate of the UFC 303 main event. McGregor sustained a broken leg in his last fight, a second straight loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, six months after the American knocked out “Notorious” / “The Mac” / the UFC’s main character. open image in gallery McGregor facing off with Michael Chandler on the set of ‘The Ultimate Fighter' In fact, McGregor vs Chandler was without a date, location and weight class until April 2024, when UFC president Dana White confirmed – while reading from a small slip of paper – that the bout would headline UFC 303 at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena on 29 June. A new main event was announced for UFC 303 – one involving neither McGregor nor Chandler.

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Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch

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Conor McGregor sparks more fears over his future as he's spotted shadow boxing in New York nightclub - despite claims he is 'training' for comeback
6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor sparks more fears over his future as he's spotted shadow boxing in New York nightclub - despite claims he is 'training' for comeback

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor was spotted shadow boxing and dancing in the VIP section of a New York nightclub this week amid doubts over his proposed UFC return. The Irishman, who has not fought since breaking his leg at UFC 264 well over three years ago now, could be seen partying at Marquee Nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday morning as …

Conor McGregor rages online as UFC comeback fight is cancelled
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor rages online as UFC comeback fight is cancelled

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Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has revealed he wants 10 fights next year as he looks to make up for lost time after battling back to fitness and returning to sparring. McGregor, 36, originally targeted a date in December for his first showdown back but UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the Irishman will not fight until early 2025. Conor McGregor has revealed …

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks

Daily Mail  

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will not return to the octagon this year, according to Dana White. McGregor's last UFC fight was his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Conor McGregor pictured at UFC 264 in 2021 after losing his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier UFC CEO Dana White declared this week: 'Conor McGregor …

UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back

News 18  

Following UFC president Dana White’s announcement that Conor McGregor will not be returning to the Octagon this year, the former two-division champion expressed his displeasure on social media and offered a possible return date. Although he’s been lined up for a matchup with Michael Chandler since early 2023, their fight, originally scheduled for June 29 at UFC 303, was cancelled …

Conor McGregor responds after Dana White confirms setback to UFC return
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor responds after Dana White confirms setback to UFC return

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Conor McGregor mocked by Michael Chandler after revealing change to fight camp
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor mocked by Michael Chandler after revealing change to fight camp

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Conor McGregor deletes injury update after taunt from UFC opponent Michael Chandler
8 months ago

Conor McGregor deletes injury update after taunt from UFC opponent Michael Chandler

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Conor McGregor answers two burning questions on UFC future and bare-knuckle deal
8 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor answers two burning questions on UFC future and bare-knuckle deal

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UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury
9 months ago

UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury

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Conor McGregor offers timeline for UFC return – but there is a problem
9 months ago

Conor McGregor offers timeline for UFC return – but there is a problem

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Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury

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Conor McGregor pulled out of UFC 303 just ONE HOUR after Michael Chandler's final sparring session, as American breaks silence on 'rug being pulled' from under him
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor pulled out of UFC 303 just ONE HOUR after Michael Chandler's final sparring session, as American breaks silence on 'rug being pulled' from under him

Daily Mail  

Michael Chandler has opened up on how he discovered the news that his highly-anticipated UFC 303 main event against Conor McGregor was cancelled. He will now pass three years without stepping inside a UFC octagon, with president Dana White admitting he's unsure if the Irishman will ever compete for the company again. Michael Chandler has opened up on how he …

UFC legend claims Conor McGregor 'is NEVER coming back' after dropping out of huge UFC 303 showdown against Michael Chandler with injury
9 months, 1 week ago

UFC legend claims Conor McGregor 'is NEVER coming back' after dropping out of huge UFC 303 showdown against Michael Chandler with injury

Daily Mail  

UFC legend Matt Brown is confident that Conor McGregor will never return to the ring, after the Irish superstar pulled out of his fight with Michael Chandler. UFC president Dana White announced last week that McGregor had been forced to pull out after suffering an injury, raising fears that the 35-year-old could retire. One person who always had doubts over …

Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed

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Conor McGregor contemplated RETIREMENT after latest injury
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor contemplated RETIREMENT after latest injury

Daily Mail  

The injury that forced Conor McGregor to back out of his fight against Michael Chandler in UFC 303 was so serious that the Irishman considered calling it a career. An injury forcing Conor McGregor out of a fight led to the Irishman considering retirement McGregor backed out from the fight just weeks after he was seen out partying in Dublin …

UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler cancelled two weeks before fight
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler cancelled two weeks before fight

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Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival

Daily Mail  

Fresh concerns have been raised by fans over Conor McGregor's MMA future after he pulled out of his UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler on Friday morning. So disappointing man,' one fan posted on X. Conor McGregor will not be fighting at UFC 303 after suffering an injury His long-awaited fight with Michael Chandler will no longer take place on …

Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC has officially been canceled, with the Irishman pulling out of his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler through 'injury'. The news was revealed by UFC chief Dana White on Instagram late on Thursday night, as he posted a video to reveal the new schedule for this month's UFC 303 card in Las Vegas. Conor …

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY

Daily Mail  

Award-winning MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return fight at UFC 303 is 'extremely unlikely' to take place. Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return at UFC 303 is looking 'extremely unlikely' UFC chief Dana White is yet to give an update amid all the skepticism surrounding the fight While there has not been a word directly from …

Conor McGregor comeback vs Michael Chandler 'NOT looking good' says Ariel Helwani as the UFC is exploring backup plans
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor comeback vs Michael Chandler 'NOT looking good' says Ariel Helwani as the UFC is exploring backup plans

Daily Mail  

Award-winning MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 is 'very much in limbo.' Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's June 29 UFC return is 'very much in limbo' Ariel Helwani: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is "very much in limbo" and the UFC is exploring options for plan B. I can’t …

Michael Chandler offers Conor McGregor fight verdict amid UFC 303 rumours
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Chandler offers Conor McGregor fight verdict amid UFC 303 rumours

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Conor McGregor offers fresh hope for UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler after sharing training update
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor offers fresh hope for UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler after sharing training update

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Conor McGregor opponent Michael Chandler shares cryptic post amid fears over UFC 303 fight
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor opponent Michael Chandler shares cryptic post amid fears over UFC 303 fight

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Conor McGregor hints at ‘obstacles’ behind cancelled UFC 303 press conference
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor hints at ‘obstacles’ behind cancelled UFC 303 press conference

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Conor McGregor fans fear for Chandler Michael fight as UFC 303 press conference is cancelled
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor fans fear for Chandler Michael fight as UFC 303 press conference is cancelled

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Conor McGregor disappointed by UFC 304: ‘Probably not even a pay-per-view’
10 months ago

Conor McGregor disappointed by UFC 304: ‘Probably not even a pay-per-view’

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Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight

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Dana White claims Conor McGregor's UFC comeback fight has already broken UFC's all-time live gate record by generating 'over £16million' ... despite still being SIX weeks away
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dana White claims Conor McGregor's UFC comeback fight has already broken UFC's all-time live gate record by generating 'over £16million' ... despite still being SIX weeks away

Daily Mail  

UFC Chief Executive Dana White has stated Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback fight against Michael Chandler has already a live gate of '£16million', the biggest in the company's history. The Irish fighting star has always been a source of financial gain for the UFC, his fight with Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 holds the company's current all-time live gate record, it …

UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler poster disappoints fans
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler poster disappoints fans

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Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler finally official as UFC 303 main event
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler finally official as UFC 303 main event

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Conor McGregor is offered alternate comeback fight by UFC 300 star's trainer, who believes a clash with The Notorious 'would stop the fight world' despite Michael Chandler already confirming trilogy b
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor is offered alternate comeback fight by UFC 300 star's trainer, who believes a clash with The Notorious 'would stop the fight world' despite Michael Chandler already confirming trilogy b

Daily Mail  

A star on the card for UFC 300 is targeting a shot at Conor McGregor later this year with just a week to go until the huge card in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor has been offered an alternate comeback fight to Michael Chandler McGregor has been out of action since breaking his leg in a clash with Dustin Poirier in …

Conor McGregor: Dana White teases UFC news with cryptic Instagram post
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor: Dana White teases UFC news with cryptic Instagram post

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Michael Chandler offers contract update after Conor McGregor’s fight claim
1 year, 2 months ago

Michael Chandler offers contract update after Conor McGregor’s fight claim

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Conor McGregor announces return to UFC with Michael Chandler fight
1 year, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor announces return to UFC with Michael Chandler fight

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Dana White offers Conor McGregor update after UFC star voices frustration
1 year, 2 months ago

Dana White offers Conor McGregor update after UFC star voices frustration

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UFC president Dana White pours cold water on Conor McGregor comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

UFC president Dana White pours cold water on Conor McGregor comeback

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Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz and Brock Lesnar paydays revealed amid UFC lawsuit
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz and Brock Lesnar paydays revealed amid UFC lawsuit

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Conor McGregor drops major hint over UFC return date
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor drops major hint over UFC return date

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Conor McGregor claims he has taken key step on road to UFC comeback
1 year, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor claims he has taken key step on road to UFC comeback

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Conor McGregor is mobbed by glamorous girls on a pub crawl promoting his stout range - after it was revealed he won't return to the UFC this year
1 year, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor is mobbed by glamorous girls on a pub crawl promoting his stout range - after it was revealed he won't return to the UFC this year

Daily Mail  

It was revealed last week that he won't be making his long-awaited return to UFC this year after missing the window to re-enroll in the USADA drug testing pool. Living it up: It was revealed that he won't be making his long-awaited return to UFC this year yet Conor McGregor took the upset in his stride as he enjoyed a …

Conor McGregor makes sudden U-turn over UFC comeback
1 year, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor makes sudden U-turn over UFC comeback

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Conor McGregor on UFC return: ‘They’re not going to let me fight’
1 year, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor on UFC return: ‘They’re not going to let me fight’

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Conor McGregor confirms UFC return and three-fight plan
1 year, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor confirms UFC return and three-fight plan

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UFC may help Conor McGregor by changing Ultimate Fighter format amid losing streak
1 year, 8 months ago

UFC may help Conor McGregor by changing Ultimate Fighter format amid losing streak

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Michael Chandler reassures fans over Conor McGregor fight
1 year, 9 months ago

Michael Chandler reassures fans over Conor McGregor fight

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Conor McGregor comeback delayed until NEXT YEAR as Irishman misses drug testing deadline
1 year, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor comeback delayed until NEXT YEAR as Irishman misses drug testing deadline

Daily Mail  

Michael Chandler's patience with Conor McGregor is growing thin after the Irishman failed to meet the USADA drug testing deadline to stage their fight this year. McGregor has been out of the USADA pool since the third quarter of 2021 and must complete six months of random drug testing with the UFC's official anti-doping partner before being cleared to fight. …

Conor McGregor shoves Michael Chandler in trailer for The Ultimate Fighter
1 year, 10 months ago

Conor McGregor shoves Michael Chandler in trailer for The Ultimate Fighter

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