“Really feel bad for him” – Fans fear the worst as Michael Chandler reportedly leaves training camp after alleged Conor McGregor injury

Michael Chandler apparently has left his training camp amid rumors of cancellation of UFC 303 main event.

“Really feel bad for him” – Fans fear the worst as Michael Chandler reportedly leaves training camp after alleged Conor McGregor injury

Michael Chandler leaves training camp amid rumors of Conor McGregor pulling out (via Imago)

The MMA world is reeling from shocking developments surrounding the UFC 303 main event. The showdown between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler seems to be in trouble. In a perplexing move, Chandler has reportedly vacated his training camp following swirling rumors of a potential McGregor injury.

Chandler went on Instagram to issue a cryptic message. He said anyone looking for him will have to find him in Tennessee. His vague message fueled rampant speculation that Michael Chandler had left his fight camp in Florida and returned home to Nashville. 

If you are looking for me, I’ll be out in Tennessee. No way out of life we choose. Walk on.
Michael Chandler via Instagram
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The catalyst for Chandler’s apparent exodus remains unclear. However, signs indicate growing doubts about Conor McGregor‘s status for their blockbuster pay-per-view bout in the T-Mobile Arena. Just days ago, the UFC abruptly canceled a Dublin presser to promote the event. This was a concerning red flag for fans eagerly anticipating McGregor’s first octagon appearance since 2021.

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McGregor had apologized for this, but speculations still ran rampant. For Chandler’s part, his actions speak louder than words. Abandoning the all-important sharpening stages of training camp hints at deep reservations about the fight actually materializing as scheduled.

Fight fans reacts to Michael Chandler leaving training camp

Fight fans were stunned and disappointed as news broke that Michael Chandler had left his training camp in Florida. He apparently returned home to Nashville, Tennessee. This came amid reports of Conor McGregor’s injury and the potential cancellation of their highly-anticipated fight at UFC 303.

Fight fans reacted to Michael Chandler leaving training camp
Fight fans reacted to Michael Chandler leaving training camp (via Bleacher Report)

Chandler’s departure sparked a flurry of reactions from the MMA community. Fight fans took to social media to express their opinions on this event. Some expressed sympathy for the former Bellator champion, lamenting the wasted opportunity after waiting two years. Others, however, took a more cynical approach, suggesting that McGregor’s injury might be part of an elaborate marketing ploy. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The world of mixed martial arts collides with the hype of fights and the drama of these events with each other. This latest development only fueled the fire, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next twist in this ongoing saga. Only time will tell if fight fans will get to see the much-anticipated comeback of the ‘Notorious.’

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