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UFC's Islam Makhachev Calls Conor McGregor a 'Chicken' After Photo of Toe Injury

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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev called Conor McGregor a chicken for pulling out of his UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler after suffering a broken pinky toe in training.

McGregor revealed that news on Friday.

Makhachev also offered his condolences to Chandler, who he nicknamed "Hachiko."

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Chandler and McGregor were coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 in 2023, and this fight has been in the works for quite some time.