On Friday, Dana White announced that the welterweight fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler had been canceled. White said that McGregor sustained an injury. The two men were supposed to headline UFC 303.
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira stepped up and agreed to defend his title against Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 303. According to Ariel Helwani, McGregor vs. Chandler will happen within the next three months.
On Instagram, Michael Chandler issued a statement after his fight was canceled.
“Conor McGregor was never the safe bet as an opponent, he was always the highest risk. Maybe the highest reward… but the biggest opportunity. There is no right or wrong in business… you only take risk to grow, or remain comfortable where you are.
Embrace the uncertainty.
Seek the opportunity.
Take calculated risk…
That’s what Michael Chandler does.And if it doesn’t go as planned… redirect the course to something even more great.
Our respect to the man who represents the fight world better than anyone we’ve ever known. NO FEAR. NO LIMITS. NO EXCUSES.
Make hard work your passion – who cares who’s on the other side of the punch 👊
#michaelchandler #ufc303 #STAYHUNGR”