The build-up to UFC 303 and the return of Conor McGregor was never going to be a straight forward run.
After months of debate as to whether the fight would finally come together, not even the official announcement has put fight fans at peace.
This hasn’t been helped by clips of McGregor seemingly partying during his training camp, leading to questions of whether he will even make it to the fight.
The biggest concern was when on the day it was set to take place, the press conference in Dublin was postponed without any reason being given.
McGregor put out the following statement but didn’t address many of the concerns that fans had about whether “The Notorious” was withdrawing from the fight.
In consultation with the UFC, todays press conference was cancelled due to a series of obstacles outside of our control. I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the greatest…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 3, 2024
His opponent for June 29 in Las Vegas, Michael Chandler, was reportedly told the day before the press conference that it wouldn’t be going ahead in order to avoid him flying over to Ireland.
Chandler’s following post on social media also had fans speculating as to whether some unfortunate news was on the way.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King Jr. #UFC303
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Walk On.
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See you at the top! pic.twitter.com/uVj6BfJPnv— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) June 3, 2024
MMA Fans React To More Worrying Signs Regarding UFC 303
The latest potential red flag that could be a coincidence, or could be even more troubling signs, were spotted by fans on social media.
An account by the name of MMA Joey on X posted screenshots that showed the removal of both the pre-purchase option for the pay-per-view via ESPN+ and two of McGregor’s previous fights that were recently uploaded to the UFC’s YouTube channel.
Latest update in the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga
You can no longer pre purchase UFC 303 through ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/gOLRyEhXLk
— MMA Joey (@MMAJOEYC) June 4, 2024
UFC deleted McGregor vs Alvarez & McGregor vs Diaz free fights off Youtube pic.twitter.com/5eQs9UVN1t
— MMA Joey (@MMAJOEYC) June 4, 2024
MMA fans responded below both posts with concerns that the full story is yet to be revealed regarding the status of the main event.
“Something is going on”
Something is going on🔥🔥🔥
— Leaf Clover (@leafclover8891) June 4, 2024
“yea it’s over”
yea it’s over 😂
— 🪬𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚗🪬 (@yodalorian9) June 4, 2024
“It’s off then, for sure .”
It's off then, for sure .
— jonnhy_xv (@jonnhy_xv) June 4, 2024
“Something is absolutely going on”
Something is absolutely going on
— Leaf Clover (@leafclover8891) June 4, 2024
“Poor Chandler”
Poor Chandler
— Zestuuh (@Zestuuh) June 4, 2024
“Oh yeah it’s over”
Oh yeah it’s over
— Deleted User 801936 (@TheNamesHellen1) June 4, 2024
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