Denying claims from former UFC championship challenger, Chael Sonnen that he was undergoing treatment for “substance abuse” issues resulting in his exit from his return next weekend, Conor McGregor has shared x-ray images appearing to detail a fractured toe injury, preventing him from fighting.
McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight gold holder, was scheduled to return next weekend in the main event of UFC 303, taking headlining honors against Michael Chandler during International Fight Week.
And forced to withdraw with an immediate undisclosed injury, McGregor, 35, confirmed he would return to fighting, however, would miss his date against Chandler at the welterweight limit, with Alex Pereira instead drafting into a main event fight against Jiri Prochazka in a light heavyweight title rematch.