For the reason that announcement of UFC 300, followers have been matching up potential timelines for the occasion with Conor McGregor’s seemingly imminent return.
The Irishman has been out of motion since struggling a sickening leg break at UFC 264 throughout his trilogy with Dustin Poirier. He has since been linked with a return, with UFC 300 being touted as a attainable vacation spot however that would now be unsure.
In keeping with Chael Sonnen, the promotion will not provide McGregor the headlining slot on their historic pay-per-view in April. The slot will as a substitute be held for one in every of presumably a number of title fights to characteristic on the cardboard.
“You recognize why Conor McGregor, the world’s largest star, is not going to be combating at UFC 300? Have you learnt the reply as to why? [It] has nothing to do with USADA, has nothing to do with Michael Chandler, has nothing to do with Conor and his coaching. Have you learnt why? As a result of it isn’t a title battle.”
“UFC 300 might be capped off with a world title. Seemingly on that card, there’s going to be three world titles however the final battle of the evening might be a championship match. So in case you put Conor on the cardboard, it means he cannot be the principle occasion.”
“In the event you took your largest star and also you positioned him wherever on a card however the principle occasion, you have got demoted your largest star. That’s the reason he cannot battle at UFC 300.”
Associated: Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor will happen in 2024, UFC 300 the goal claims ‘Iron’
The uncertainty surrounding Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon continues to develop, however one factor that he is not quick on is prepared opponents.
Michael Chandler has been angling for a battle towards ‘The Infamous’ for almost all of 2023. ‘Iron’ believes his division rival is attempting to attend him out in hopes of getting a a lot simpler battle.
One other viable choice for McGregor is a fourth outing towards long-term rival Dustin Poirier. Each males agreed to the conflict, with their eyes set on a UFC 300 spectacle.
Take a look at Chael Sonnen’s views on UFC 300 and Conor McGregor’s potential absence from the cardboard within the video under.
