Daniel Cormier fears that Conor McGregor won’t make it to UFC 303.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) apologized for canceling his look at a pre-fight press convention with Michael Chandler, which was scheduled for Monday at 3Arena in Dublin. The pair are set to headline the June 29 pay-per-view at T-Cellular Area.
The explanation for McGregor’s cancellation stays undisclosed, however Cormier believes his battle with Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) could possibly be in jeopardy.
“Begin to brace your self just a little bit for disappointment,” Cormier stated on his ESPN present “Good Man/Unhealthy Man” with Chael Sonnen. “I don’t imply to be the bearer of unhealthy information. Dana White will argue and scream on the media. Dana White will give the media a tough time. Dana White has no drawback letting the media down. You already know who Dana White doesn’t like letting down? The followers. …
“To me, it looks like it is a large deal. I’ve reached out to many within the group to attempt to discover out what occurred, and when everyone seems to be as tight-lipped as they’re proper now, to me that tells me it’s just a little worrisome.”
Sonnen thinks in any other case. He sees it as an indication that McGregor is absolutely centered on the battle – and if he’s fallacious, he doesn’t see “The Infamous” preventing once more.
“If Conor McGregor doesn’t battle Michael Chandler on June 29, which I believe he’s going to, (however) if he doesn’t, I’d go a step additional as to inform you that that would be the announcement of his retirement,” Sonnen stated.
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