MMA News Roundup: Conor McGregor's career stalled, Michael Chandler makes unexpected decision at UFC 303, bad news for Khamzat Chimaev

Let's take a look at the most notable moments in the world of mixed martial arts. To keep you up to date with the latest news, we've prepared a new daily roundup. This roundup starts with the following news: Conor McGregorFor the UFC veteran, his future is unclear. Michael Chandler At UFC 303.

We then focus on Chandler, who will be in attendance to watch UFC 303 despite the card being scrapped. Khamzat ChimaevSuffering from health issues. Former champion and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier Boltz believes that even if he returns, he may not be able to repeat the same high level of performance he had before.

UFC veteran worries about Conor McGregor's MMA future

Nearly three years later, fans were eager to see their favourite Irish player in action, but another unexplained injury ruined all those plans. Chael SonnenConor McGregor's alcohol use may have caught up with him and he may be in rehab, but the UFC may be trying to hide that fact. However, the welterweight veteran Matt Brown I believe the end has come for “The Fighting Irish.”

“I wasn't shocked to find out he was out of this fight. No, I still feel the same way. He's never coming back.” “I think he's going to be a big part of it,” Matt Brown said on MMA Fighting's “Fighter vs. Writer.” But the veteran, like millions of Conor McGregor fans, is eager for his return because the excitement he brings to a fight is unmatched. “Like I said before, I hope he proves me wrong. I hope I'm wrong.” [and] I would love to see Conor fight again.” Do you think McGregor is retired? Only time will tell. Let's hear from Michael Chandler, who revealed his plans for UFC 303 weekend.

Michael Chandler will certainly be at the June 29th PPV

You can't help but feel sorry for Michael Chandler, who has waited nearly two years to watch Conor McGregor from the sidelines, but now that all of his efforts have been for naught, the Iron has revealed he will be coming to Las Vegas to take part in the UFC 303 pay-per-view. “Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka…six days ago it was McGregor vs. Chandler. This is my card.” “Iron” believes he is contractually obligated to be there as the original fighter on the card,” Chandler said in an Instagram video.

“Every time I signed a fight contract, I signed a piece of paper that said I was going to compete at UFC 303. I made a commitment. I committed. And that commitment remains true today.” Chandler added: “The 38-year-old has a right to be somewhat angry that Conor McGregor has made him wait so long, but given that the reason for his absence is injury, there's not much to say. What do you think? Tell us in the comments below after our last article on Khamzat Chimaev.

Daniel Cormier claims there is a crack in Khamzat Chimaev's armour.

Since 2021, things have only gotten worse for the unbeaten United Arab Emirates star Khamzat Chimaev. He didn’t make weight for his bout with Nate Diaz, which was seen by many as unprofessional, and “Bolz” has been barred from the UFC for fights against Leon Edwards and more recently. Robert WhittakerAll of these withdrawals and cancellations were due to his serious health issues, but that's not what led Daniel Cormier to believe Chimaev was losing momentum. Kamaru Usman At UFC 294.

“I always think that guys can start off too well. Can you ever fly too close to the sun? When Khamzat Chimaev started off well, he was on Fight Island, fought twice in one week, looked great… and then he ended up facing Kamaru Usman… because of that decision… I felt like with that win he lost a little bit of the legend that he had built.” Cormier said this on the Good Guy/Bad Guy show.

It's hard to say what will happen when Khamzat Chimaev returns, but one thing is for sure: He has no plans to announce his retirement.What do you think about Cormier's comments? Let us know in the comments section below.