UFC 303: Fans React after Conor McGregor Explains Press Conference Cancellation

"The Notorious" apologized to his fans around the world.

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UFC superstar Conor McGregor has shared an explanation for the unexpected postponement of a Dublin press conference meant to promote his return fight with Michael Chandler at UFC 303.

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“The Notorious” hasn’t stepped into the Octagon since his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 that ended when the Irishman broke his ankle in the opening round, but after a considerable number of false starts the 35-year-old is finally set to return at UFC 303 on June 29.

Fight fans were quick to question whether McGregor’s fight with Chandler was in jeopardy when the UFC announced a UFC 303 press conference in Dublin had been postponed for undisclosed reasons, and “The Notorious” took it upon himself to try and clarify the situation while also apologizing to his fans in Ireland and around the world.

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

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McGregor’s somewhat vague explanation will undoubtedly spawn all kinds of theories regarding the “obstacles” that derailed the press conference, and fans were quick to share a wide variety of reactions to the former two-division champion’s post.

The obstacles in question: pic.twitter.com/Fnw8wT2Mft

— DaBest822 (@DaBest822) June 3, 2024

Conor showing up tomorrow after his 72 hr banger: pic.twitter.com/lLlsnjzH22

— Immortal (@thebringerx) June 3, 2024

Chandler was scared don’t lie

— Ernie The Cowboys Fan (@es3_09) June 3, 2024

LET'S GO CHAMP! pic.twitter.com/QtWrXCuRom

— KOOSH ⚡ (@nftkoosh) June 3, 2024

This fight isn’t happening

— zackmma (@ZackMMA1) June 3, 2024

We’ll see you at #UFC303. Best KO Chandler in the first, bring back Mystic Mac!!

— FLYING MMA (@flyinggmma) June 3, 2024

Was going to severely cut into your recovery from the club time huh?

— Majick (@Majick666) June 3, 2024

It’s still unclear at this time when the UFC plans to reschedule the press conference given that UFC 303 is now less than a month away, but at the very least it appears nothing has transpired that will keep either McGregor or Chandler from entering the Octagon on June 29.

Set to cap off his year’s International Fight Week in Las Vegas, UFC 303 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena and also features former light heavyweight king Jamahal Hill in the co-main event and a huge welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Michael “Venom” Page before McGregor and Chandler square off in the night's headlining bout.

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