UFC Rumors: Ugly aftermath of withdrawal from UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler adds $27 million disappointment to Conor McGregor's misery

The past few weeks have been hectic for Conor McGregor and his fans. “The Notorious” was scheduled to return to the Octagon for the first time since breaking his leg at UFC 264 in 2021. However, the first sign of trouble came with the announcement that his pre-fight press conference in Dublin had been abruptly cancelled. This sparked speculation that his UFC 303 bout would suffer the same fate, and a nightmare scenario for “The Notorious” fans became reality when UFC CEO Dana White announced on social media that McGregor would be out due to injury.

At the UFC St. Louis press conference last month, UFC bosses revealed that the highly anticipated event had already smashed the $20 million gate, but with the Irishman out of the bout, a UFC insider revealed the staggering record that would have been broken if Conor McGregor had stepped into the cage later this month.

Conor McGregor may have missed his chance to break his own record

During a recent episode of the “Good Guy/Bad Guy” show, Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier discussed Conor McGregor's sudden withdrawal from UFC 303. Sonnen said: “…the rumored $23 million wasn't a sell-out. It was scheduled to be closer to $27 million when it sold out, which would beat Conor's own record. His current record is the $17.4 million Madison Square Garden attendance for his fight with Eddie Alvarez. He was scheduled to beat his own No. 1 record by 80 percent.”

The comment underscored how much it meant financially for McGregor to compete at UFC 303, and underscored his unmatched drawing power in the sport. In fact, on the list of the top 10 UFC events in terms of attendance, “The Notorious” holds the top spot for his fight with McGregor. Eddie Alvarez Since 2016.

Coming in second is also Conor McGregor, who took on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in 2018, taking home an astounding $17,188,895. UFC 300 is packed with great fights and comes in third, but McGregor appears again in fourth place.

The Irish MMA icon's final appearance in the Octagon brought in $15,759,800, and while no one could have predicted the horrific ending to the Poirier vs. McGregor fight, it does highlight the fact that UFC 303 had the potential to eclipse all of these figures, as Chael Sonnen has argued.

In conclusion, Conor McGregor's withdrawal from UFC 303 is a huge blow not only to fans but also to UFC's financial outlook, as his inclusion promised to take the event to historic heights. As UFC fans look to the future, the question remains as to whether McGregor will return to reclaim his place at the top of the company. According to Dana White, we just don't know!

Dana White reveals strange circumstances surrounding McGregor's return

The entire mixed martial arts world is waiting for more information on the fate of the cancelled bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Amid speculation that the bout will be rescheduled for later this year, UFC boss Dana White made a surprising admission during an interview on “The Jim Rome Show” about “The Notorious'” possible return to the Octagon.

Mr White said: “Conor McGregor. Maybe we'll fight again. Maybe we won't. With some of these guys that get to that level, you never know what's going to happen. You never know if you'll ever see them again.” He began his remarks by providing context regarding McGregor's age and his significant income outside of the world of mixed martial arts.

So, once again, the entire MMA world is waiting for an update on Conor McGregor's return to competition. McGregor's attention to the sport is unparalleled, but as White pointed out, predicting McGregor's next move is difficult to say the least. So, MMA fans are left on edge, hoping for some definitive answers about McGregor's future in the sport.

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