Conor McGregor, the undisputed face of the UFC, is once again set to step foot in the octagon. At UFC 303 in Paradise, Nevada, the Irishman will face Michael Chandler in his return from the catastrophic injury he suffered almost three years ago. Now, with the headliner at T-Mobile Arena just under three weeks away, a renowned American doctor has given his verdict on what is a hot point of discussion in the narratives building to Mystic Mac’s return.
Will Conor McGregor injure his leg against Michael Chandler at UFC 303? Considering the end to his highly anticipated trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, fans, critics and analysts have undoubtedly thought about this question at some point.
Will Conor McGregor re-injure leg at UFC 303? Doctor analyzes situation
The Notorious is one of the biggest names not only in the combat sports world, but also across any sport. So much so, that fans, professionals and critics can’t help but engross themselves whenever a Conor McGregor fight comes around.
This time feels extra special, even more so when you consider what is at stake. McGregor is making his return after three long years, and is set to face one of the hardest-hitting and explosive fighters in the world in Michael Chandler. And after taking his injury to Dustin into account, it’s only natural for fans to wonder whether a similar fate could be in store for Conor this time around.
However, removing these doubts is Dr. Kristopher Goddard. Speaking about Conor McGregor’s now rehabilitated leg, the specialist from Miami said:
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“This is a massive injury, and that’s why you haven’t seen him since. Because the tibia needs to have a massive metal rod put into the tibia. So, the beauty of having this surgically repaired and putting … a titanium rod in there is that the odds of it refracturing are pretty much impossible, at least in a fight.”
Dr. Kristopher Goddard via X (formerly Twitter)
It seems that the renowned American doctor is quite confident that Conor McGregor will not re-injure his leg against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. Crediting the strength of the titanium insert in Conor’s left leg, the medical specialist believes that a possible break during the fight is “impossible.” Good news for fans of the Irishman, right?
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to say for sure until the bell sounds at the T-Mobile Arena for the headliner of UFC 303. However, with new reports coming in over the past few days, it seems that the event is allegedly compromised, with announcement of a replacement fight in the main event rumored to be on the cards.
Ariel Helwani casts doubt on Conor vs. Michael Chandler main event
Adding to the uncertainty, a highly anticipated press conference for UFC 303, which was set to provide updates and hype for the upcoming bout, was abruptly canceled. This unexpected development has fueled further speculation about the status of McGregor’s fight with Chandler. Rumors are swirling about potential behind-the-scenes issues that might lead to the scrapping of the bout altogether. Leading these rumors is MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.
Speaking about the confusion and suspense around UFC 303, Helwani said on X:
“Since this morning, multiple sources are now saying feelers are being sent out again for June 29. For a replacement and/or new fight(s). In short, there seems to be pessimism all over again regarding the status of the 303 main event. Actually even more pessimism – it seems – than on Monday last week after the presser was cancelled at the last minute. Is this insurance? Due diligence? Emergency replacement mode? Remains to be seen. It’s all developing (again).”
Ariel Helwani via X (formerly Twitter)
It seems that when it comes to Conor McGregor, nothing is ever straightforward. With fans eagerly awaiting the return of the Mac at UFC 303, Dana White and the UFC need to whatever it takes to pull this event together. The Irishman – with all due respect – does not have much time left as a combat sports athlete, and if he wants to make one last run at a belt, he needs to show up and beat Chandler.
