UFC followers are fretting over Conor McGregor's fighting career after he ducked out of a scheduled clash with Michael Chandler.
The pair were set to headline UFC 303 this June, but 'The Notorious' had to pull out with just two weeks to go due to a broken toe. McGregor's been missing from the Octagon action for over three years following a gory leg break in his third bust-up with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
His clash with Chandler was meant to be a sensational return, but now there's no word on when that might happen. McGregor's antics of late have sparked fresh worries among fans about whether he'll ever make a fighting comeback.
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His recent stint at a BKFC bash saw him swanning into the ring, cracking open a beer, and downing it in the ring.
The MMA superstar then seized the mic and blurted out: "What's more bad than bare knuckle and American rock and roll, nothing baby, that's what. Take off the gloves and fight! There's nothing like bare knuckle," reports the Express US.
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McGregor's loyal following and UFC buffs took to social media to voice their worries about his comeback, with one fan expressing fear: "Conor unofficially announced his retirement. No way he is gonna fight Chandler!"
"Sorry, Michael, it's never gonna happen," chimed in another, casting doubt on the prospect of McGregor's return to the ring. Meanwhile, a third observer remarked on McGregor's new clean-shaven appearance: "Just looks like a completely different human being here".
Despite the buzz, McGregor has kept hush on whether he's hanging up his gloves for good or if he'll respond to the chatter about his future following the scrapped fight. His past remarks about having to push back his clash with Chandler hint at a possible comeback, though.
"I had a little lapse in concentration, so I had to reschedule the bout, so I'm a little upset about that," he admitted previously.