The ongoing feud between Conor McGregor and Chael Sonnen appears to have taken a new twist! The notorious fighter's withdrawal from UFC 303 has been the talk of the MMA world in recent weeks. Set to make his first appearance in the Octagon since breaking his foot at UFC 264 in 2021, McGregor pulled out of the bout after breaking a toe just before the event. The injury was not initially made public, but former UFC middleweight and current commentator Chael Sonnen floated the theory that the Irishman was undergoing rehabilitation, which was why he pulled out of his bout with Michael Chandler.
However, McGregor hit back by posting photos of his injuries on social media and attacking Sonnen, who later retracted the claims. Now the two are feuding again on social media, with Sonnen attacking “The Notorious” again in his trademark fashion, and Sonnen responding!
Conor McGregor and Chael Sonnen go head-to-head on social media again
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In a since-deleted post by X, Conor McGregor refuted Chael Sonnen's claims that he was in rehab, sharing a photo of his own injury with the caption: “Shut your mouth Chael. I'm going to smack you off the ground.”
Sonnen responded in a video on his YouTube channel, claiming that McGregor was simply trying to redeem himself in the eyes of fans.You can listen to my account building and helping Conor McGregor, or you can listen to Conor's account making him look like a little bitch.”
The former UFC middleweight added new spice to their ongoing spat, saying to X: “If he drinks enough of my whiskey and agrees to fight me, I'll break my toe with a hammer the day before the fight to prove he's… a son of a bitch.”
Sonnen recently competed in an exhibition boxing match in Brazil against former UFC rival Anderson Silva, which ended in a draw. However, McGregor responded in a post of his own, saying:LOL, we are definitely 100% boxing right now, hahaha, it's awesome!”
McGregor's light-hearted response shows that neither of them are taking the matter seriously, and their spat may just be a way to keep fans interested while the MMA world waits for more news on the Irishman's return. But what will the man who stepped up to save UFC 303 in “The Notorious'” absence have to say about his decision to pull out of the bout?
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“Poitan” reveals he would have made the same choice if he were in McGregor's position
Alex Pereira offered some interesting insight into Conor McGregor's injuries at the recent UFC 303 media day. “Poitan” suffered a similar injury while preparing for his title defense against Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, but the injury didn't seem to hinder him at all, knocking Hill out in the first round.
Pereira was asked for his opinion on McGregor's decision to pull out of the June 29 bout, with Jiri Prochazka stepping in as a last-minute replacement for the McGregor vs. Chandler bout. “Poitan” said:You can never judge people's pain, different scenarios, different situations.”
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The Brazilian champion also admitted that McGregor's financial success has allowed him to afford to avoid fights when he's not fully healthy, but Pereira revealed he feels he hasn't achieved that yet in his career. “I fought with a broken toe because of my situation, but if I was in his position I might not have fought, so I can't judge.”
In conclusion, Pereira's comments bring a sense of balance to the debate and highlight the fact that a fighter's decision is influenced by a myriad of factors, including their personal and financial circumstances. As the MMA world eagerly awaits Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon, his ongoing feud with Chael Sonnen serves as a reminder of the sport's drama and the personalities that captivate fans. Do you think Conor McGregor will be able to recover from his injury by the end of the year? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
