Conor McGregor Deep Mental Pain Reason Revealed: During UFC 303 battle week, former UFC two division champion Famous Conor McGregor admits he is mentally shattered. This is the cause.
Conor McGregor, the former two-division champion of the UFC, was cleared to return to the UFC cage at UFC 303 following a three-and-a-half-year layoff. His opponent was expected to be Michael Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champion and sixth-ranked UFC lightweight warrior.
Regretfully, the highly anticipated bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 303 had to be cancelled by the UFC. Conor McGregor injured his big toe during a match while practicing for his return match, which was the reason for the sudden elimination.
The removal of Spiritualist Macintosh from the event marked a major purge inside the group. The UFC made an effort to find a worthy replacement for the epic match between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
Finally, in a rematch set for the main event of UFC 303, former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka was defeated by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Conor McGregor reveals the pain he feels
Just a few hours remain before the incredible UFC 303 event takes place, and Conor McGregor has revealed that he is experiencing severe mental discomfort throughout this fight week.
Conor McGregor said on Twitter:
“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t experiencing excruciating pain as I watch fight week happen. severe mental suffering. I appreciate your encouraging and supportive remarks. My admirers and peers.”
The main cause of McGregor’s psychological suffering is the fact that, following a three-and-a-half-year sabbatical, UFC 303 was scheduled to be his pay-per-view comeback. He had put a lot of preparation into the match, but his injuries forced him to withdraw.
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Conor McGregor receives praise from Alex Pereira for withdrawing from UFC 303.
Conor McGregor spoke to his supporters following his withdrawal from the UFC 303 pay-per-view, stressing that it was not an easy choice to make. In order to maximize his chances of winning his comeback bout and maybe earning a chance to restore his lost belt, McGregor’s staff persuaded him to step aside.
When Mystic Mac pulled out of the highly anticipated match at UFC 303, a lot of people took offence. Fans and even a few of the best UFC competitors chastised McGregor for his choice.
Alex Pereira, the light heavyweight champion of the UFC, recently discussed his feelings over McGregor’s withdrawal following a pinkie finger injury sustained while sparring:
“In all honesty, he’s at a stage in his life where he’s secured himself in many different financial aspects, so I can’t say if he fights or not. Perhaps he was battling in a very different situation from the one I was in. I’m not sure if I would fight in the same circumstances as he does today, but maybe I would. Thus, I am unable to assess its severity.”
In the main event of this weekend’s UFC 303 pay-per-view, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will make his second, last-minute title defense against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka.
There will only be one UFC light heavyweight champion standing after UFC 303 pay-per-view, with his hand raised and a UFC light heavyweight strap around his waist. Who will prevail over Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira in the championship match? Share your predictions in the comments section below.
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