
UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler cancelled two weeks before fight
The IndependentSign 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. Read our privacy policy Conor McGregor’s comeback fight has been cancelled, just two weeks before he was due to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303. In the new main event of UFC 303, which takes place at the T-Mobile Arena, Alex Pereira will defend his light-heavyweight title in a rematch with Jiri Prochazka. Furthermore, Jamahal Hill is out of his co-main event against Carlos Ulberg; the new co-main event pits Brian Ortega against Diego Lopes, while Ulberg fights Anthony Smith. In the days that followed, McGregor and Chandler both shared cryptic posts on social media, with the latter suggesting in an interview that the fight would go ahead.
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UFC legend Michael Bisping on what Conor McGregor will do next, the future stars ready to tear up the sport and which fighters need to 'put up or shut up'
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Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313
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Paddy Pimblett handed blockbuster Michael Chandler fight in UFC 314 co-main event
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Michael Chandler addresses ‘dirty fighter’ accusations after latest loss to Charles Oliveira
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Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
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Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor wanting 'easier fights', their 'gentleman's agreement' - and how quickly he'll finish Charles Oliveira at Madison Square Garden
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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
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Conor McGregor rages online as UFC comeback fight is cancelled
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Conor McGregor's rival Michael Chandler accepts fight with Charles Oliveira after highly-awaited meeting with the Irishman failed to materialize
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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
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Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
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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
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Conor McGregor answers two burning questions on UFC future and bare-knuckle deal
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UFC: Major twist in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga as Islam Makhachev fight is offered
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UFC 303 LIVE: Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka fight updates and results after Dan Ige steps in on four hours’ notice
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Pereira retains light heavyweight title with 2nd-round TKO of Prochazka at UFC 303
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UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from 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
Daily Mail
UFC legend claims Conor McGregor 'is NEVER coming back' after dropping out of huge UFC 303 showdown against Michael Chandler with injury
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Chandler Fight Postponed Due to Injury Concerns Says Conor McGregor
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Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed
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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
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The mystery surrounding Conor McGregor’s failed UFC return – and what comes next
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Conor McGregor Out of UFC 303 Due to Injury
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Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
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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
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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
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Conor McGregor comeback vs Michael Chandler 'NOT looking good' says Ariel Helwani as the UFC is exploring backup plans
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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
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UFC 303: Alexander Volkanovski ‘100 per cent’ keen to replace Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler
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Conor McGregor opponent Michael Chandler shares cryptic post amid fears over UFC 303 fight
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Conor McGregor fans fear for Chandler Michael fight as UFC 303 press conference is cancelled
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UFC 302 LIVE: Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev fight updates and results as champion retains in final round
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Dana White reveals HUGE fight involving Ian Garry on UFC 303 card topped by Conor McGregor, with undefeated Irishman facing hardest test yet
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UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction
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Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight
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UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler poster disappoints fans
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UFC 303: Colby Covington provides major update on Conor McGregor undercard
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Jamahal Hill to face Khalil Rountree booked at UFC 303; Conor McGregor to face Michael Chandler
The Hindu
Islam Makhachev defends title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302; Conor McGregor returns for UFC 303
The Hindu
Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler finally official as UFC 303 main event
The Independent
Holloway’s last-second KO of Gaethje likely will be lasting memory of UFC 300
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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
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Conor McGregor: Dana White teases UFC news with cryptic Instagram post
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Conor McGregor says he wants to fight Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler in 2024 as fans eagerly wait to learn his first opponent since July of 2021
Daily Mail
Michael Chandler Sends Stern Notice To Conor McGregor While Speaking On WWE RAW
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Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will ‘hopefully’ happen in 2024, says UFC president Dana White
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