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 rationale for McGregor’s cancellation stays undisclosed, however Cormier believes his struggle with Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) might be in jeopardy.
“Begin to brace your self slightly bit for disappointment,” Cormier stated on his ESPN present “Good Man/Dangerous Man” with Chael Sonnen. “I don’t imply to be the bearer of dangerous 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 realize who Dana White doesn’t like letting down? The followers. …
“To me, it looks like this can be a massive 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 slightly worrisome.”
Sonnen thinks in any other case. He sees it as an indication that McGregor is totally centered on the struggle – and if he’s incorrect, he doesn’t see “The Infamous” preventing once more.
“If Conor McGregor doesn’t struggle Michael Chandler on June 29, which I believe he’s going to, (however) if he doesn’t, I might go a step additional as to inform you that that would be the announcement of his retirement,” Sonnen stated.
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