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Conor McGregor and his Ultimate Fighter opponent, Michael Chandler, were preparing for a fight a year in the making. However, just weeks before UFC 303, Conor pulled out of the fight. Dana White announced the change and revealed it was an injury, but some people doubt the story.

Now, McGregor is speaking out about his reasons for pulling out and lashing out at his doubters. Here is what the former UFC Champion had to say.

Conor McGregor Reveals Reason He Backed Out Of UFC 303

One of the biggest problems with Conor McGregor is that he has often been a big mouth to his opposition. When he was supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos in 2016, Anjos had to pull out due to injury. Conor mocked him, calling it a bruise and saying he would never do that. Now that he is, people like Anjos are striking back at him.

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UFC fans were shocked when Conor McGregor pulled out of his long-awaited comeback. News broke that the main event was being reassigned due to McGregor being unable to fight. They credited him for backing out due to an injury. However, they did not and still have not said what exactly he injured. Now, Rafael dos Anjos has some words for Conor and really sticks it to him. What did he say? Keep reading to find out more.

Rafael dos Anjos Gets Revenge On Conor McGregor

UFC fans were all disappointed when it was announced Conor McGregor will not be making his epic comeback this month after all. Suspicions were growing that something could be wrong when the press conference was canceled earlier this month.

However, it wasn’t until this past week that Conor made the decision with the advice of the UFC and his physicians to pull out of the fight.

UFC 299 will be headlined by a rematch more than three and a half years in the making as Sean O’Malley will put his Bantamweight title on the line as he looks to avenge his sole UFC career loss against Marlon Vera. The fight will be the main event on the card, which kicks off at 6 p.m. Et on Saturday, March 9 on ESPN+ with the early prelims. The main prelims will begin at 8 p.m. also on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, while the main card gets underway at 10 p.m. on ESPN+ pay-per-view. However, O’Malley vs. Vera 2 isn’t the only major fight on the card as the co-main event will be a rare five-round non-title fight as Dustin Poirier will face Benoit Saint Denis. You can watch the entire event with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.

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Gear up for an evening of intense matchups as UFC 299 takes center stage with its thrilling Prelims. Airing at 8:30 Pm on March 9, 2024, on ESPN, fight fans are in for a treat with a lineup that promises explosive action and fierce competition.

The bantamweight clash between Pedro Munhoz and Kyler Phillips is set to deliver high-octane excitement, while the lightweight bout featuring Mateusz Gamrot and Rafael Dos Anjos adds another layer of anticipation. The flyweight showdown between Katlyn Chookagian and Maycee Barber is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, and the heavyweight spectacle with Curtis Blaydes taking on Jailton Almeida promises thunderous strikes and powerful takedowns.

With the Kaseya Center in Miami as the battleground, UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 – Prelims is a must-watch for fight enthusiasts seeking an adrenaline-packed Saturday night. Tune in to ESPN at 8:30 Pm and witness the raw power and...

The Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman trilogy draws to a close at UFC 286 on ESPN+ pay-per-view this weekend. The main event will feature UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards who is returning home to London to make his first title defense in a rematch against former champ Kamaru Usman. We’ll also see top lightweights Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev face off in the co-main event. UFC 286 airs live from the O2 Center in London, England this Saturday, March 18 starting at 1 p.m. Et and you can watch all of the action with a Subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.

How to Watch UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 When: Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. Et (early prelims), 3 p.m. Et (prelims), 5 p.m. Et (main card) Where: Early Prelims on ESPN+, Prelims on Espnews, Main Card on ESPN+ PPV Streaming: Watch with a Subscription to ESPN+ and the $79.99 pay-per-view.

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Two big UFC stars headline the fight card at tonight’s UFC 272. The third UFC event of the year features a welterweight clash between Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal, with both fighters looking to cement their status as challengers for the welterweight crown.

Here’s what you need to know about UFC 272, including how to watch the mixed martial arts event in person and how to live stream UFC 272 online.

Forget Conor McGregor ... Ufc fighter Kevin Lee wants to throw down with Kamaru Usman next -- telling TMZ Sports he thinks that scrap would be Way more challenging than one with The Notorious. "He might not bring the attention and the money," Lee says ... "But, as a competitor, he'll bring a lot more." Of course, Lee has been trying to set up a fight with Conor and Khabib Nurmagomedov for the last year ... telling us...

If he accepts, Usman vs. Covington would join a bunch of solid fights on the first Ufc event on ESPN -- including Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich and Greg Hardy vs. Allen Crowder.  Usman just dominated Rafael dos Anjos when they clashed on Saturday night at "The Ultimate Fighter" finale.  Covington's last fight was also against Rda -- Colby scored the "W" in a 5-round decision at Ufc 225 back in June.  After the fight, Colby...

Dana White says he wishes nothing but the best for Demetrious Johnson now that he's leaving Ufc for another Mma promotion -- and tells TMZ Sports he hopes DJ finally gets the respect he deserves from fans.  The Ufc worked out a trade with One Championship -- in which Johnson will leave Ufc and in exchange, One has sent over their welterweight champion Ben Askren.  Johnson was a beast during his Ufc run -- breaking...

Colby Covington promised he'd make it out to see Donald Trump "unlike the Filth-a-delphia Eagles" after winning his championship fight last month ... and he finally made good on that on Wednesday. "Like Donald Trump always says: Promises made. Promises kept," Covington said of the visit. "Pleasure to finally meet you Mr. President. Thank you for always putting America first!" Remember ... the Ufc superstar beat up on Rafael dos Anjos at Ufc 225 -- and took a...

Tyron Woodley says he's gonna do way more than kick the hell outta Colby Covington ... telling TMZ Sports he's going to Kill Cc in the Octagon ... and it doesn't sound like he was kidding.  Covinginton (again) called Woodley out this past Saturday after his victory over Rafael dos Anjos at Ufc 225 ... referring to Woodley as a "coward" and a "b**ch." Well, he got through to Tyron ... because when Woodley came on the "TMZ Sports...

Tyron Woodley's sick and tired of all the drama between him and Dana White ... but says he's finally ready to let bygones be bygones with the Ufc honcho. Tyron turns his Namaste all the way up in this week's episode of "The Hollywood Beatdown" -- explaining why he's not only ready to cool it with Dana, but also Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos and all the other fighters who've been throwin' shade on him.

It's been a crazy week for Tyron Woodley -- but now he's finally speaking out after Ufc boss Dana White publicly called him "full of sh*t." Tyron has made it clear he wants his next fight to be against Nate Diaz -- but Dana says he wants the Ufc welterweight champ to fight top contender Rafael dos Anjos instead.  Woodley is finally responding on this week's episode of "The Hollywood Beatdown" -- and says...

Nate Diaz's former agents claim they busted their ass to negotiate a sick multi-million dollar deal for him to fight Conor McGregor at Ufc 202 only to get fired a month before the fight ... and now they're suing.  The Ballengee Group filed a lawsuit in District Court in Dallas claiming they had worked with Nate since 2014 and hammered out deals on several big fights including Rafael Dos Anjos, Michael Johnson and the first McGregor fight...

[[tmz:video id="0_tphorga6"]] The $300,000 Conor McGregor shelled out for his training camp -- on everything from masseuses, to nutritionists and Diaz-alike sparring partners -- was Worth It ... so says Forrest Griffin.   Remember, Conor said he was sparing no expense to avenge his loss to Nate Diaz -- and told Espn he was blowing out the budget to make his camp the best training experience money could buy.  Well, when we saw Griffin after Ufc 202 -- he told us the results speak for themselves.

[[tmz:video id="0_2zja69cf"]] Conor McGregor is gonna need a miracle to beat Nate Diaz at Ufc 202 ... so says Ufc lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos. McGregor and Diaz are set to rematch at Ufc 202 in August -- and with dos Anjos having defeated Diaz in the past, we asked if he had any fight advice for Conor.  Rafael didn't give out any free pointers -- but did drop some real talk ... telling TMZ Sports straight up, "I don't see...

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After months of speculation regarding Ufc’s upcoming historic card, the show is finally starting to come together. The mixed martial arts community has been overrun with conjecture from pundits, fighters and fans regarding what bouts would take place at the landmark show, and on March 30th those questions began being answered thanks to the announcement of several confirmed fights.

Main eventing the milestone event will be the rematch between Conor McGregor (19-3) and Nate Diaz (19-10), which will once again take place in the welterweight division. The fight will go down around four months after their Ufc 196 showdown which saw the two square off on short notice after 155 pound champion Rafael Dos Anjos was forced to withdraw from his title defense against McGregor due to injury. Diaz went on to finish Conor in convincing fashion, submitting the current featherweight titlist in the second round.

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Conor McGregor is summing up his loss to Nate Diaz in two words -- "Sh*t happens." The Notorious Cm took to social media after his bruising defeat at Ufc 196 -- and hinted that he wants a rematch with the man who beat him up. "Nate I will see you again." He also took the opportunity to compare Ufc fighters Jose Aldo and Rafael Dos Anjos to female genitalia: "Aldo you are a p*ssy.

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Ufc 196 has concluded and after all the dust has settled there will be lasting repercussions that will likely affect the mixed martial arts promotion’s bottom line moving forward. A card that was reshuffled at the last minute due to the broken foot of lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, 196 was anchored by a main even that made up what it lacked in title implications with trash talk and anticipation.

Nate Diaz stepped in on less than two weeks notice to take on the featherweight kingpin and oddsmakers had him as the clear underdog despite the fact that Conor McGregor was climbing up two weight classes to meet him at 170 pounds. The fight provided plenty of fireworks to go along with all the hype and the end result was shocking for both fans, the losing fighter and the Ufc.

The co-main event featured Holly Holm in the first...

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Conor McGregor returns Saturday at Ufc 196 – as does the woman who beat Ronda Rousey, Ufc bantamweight champion Holly Holm!

It’s a big night. It was supposed to be bigger, in terms of gold on the line – until Rafael Dos Anjos, the lightweight champion, pulled out of his fight with McGregor with a broken foot. That meant a chance at making history was lost: the Irish star could have been the first man in the Ufc to hold two championship belts.

Instead, a short notice replacement was sought out. Former featherweight champ Jose Aldo turned down the fight, despite having claimed that he would fight McGregor any time, anywhere, belt on the line or no. Frankie Edgar was hurt. Anthony Pettis and Cowboy Cerrone stepped up, but the jackpot – fighting McGregor generally means money – went to Nate Diaz. The Stockton fighter, the younger of the notorious Diaz brothers, immediately...

[[tmz:video id="0_fimi4upk"]] Ufc champ Conor McGregor called Nate Diaz a "cholo gangsta from the hood" in one of the most hate-fueled pre-fight press conferences ever. Nate said everyone in the Ufc -- including Conor -- was on steroids.  Conor went nuts and said he was absolutely not. Nate, who's stepping in at the last minute to replace the injured Rafael dos Anjos in Ufc 196 on March 5th, was goaded by Conor, who said Nate "makes gun signs...

With Rafael dos Anjos pulling out of his big fight with Conor McGregor at Ufc 196 -- Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone is throwing his Stetson in the ring to take Raf's place. Rda suffered a broken foot during a training session -- leaving the Ufc scrambling to find a suitable replacement for Conor for the March 5th fight ... one of the biggest Ufc events of the year.   Now, Cerrone says he's game ... with Cowboy's manager Josh Jones...

Ufc fans have seen this kind of thing before: A great Pay-Per-View headline bout gets scrapped due to injury and the top undercard fight just doesn’t have the luster for PPV. That’s the case for what was originally scheduled to be the Feb. 6 Ufc 196: Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez heavyweight title fight on PPV. Instead, the Feb. 6 date will feature Johny Hendricks vs. Stephen Thompson in a heavyweight matchup as part of FS1 Ufc Fight Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Ufc 196 has been rescheduled for March 6 on PPV headlined by Rafael dos Anjos … Continue reading →

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[[tmz:video id="0_ymmei600"]] Memba when Conor McGregor said he could whoop Jesus Christ's ass in an Mma fight? Well, seems the two have finally made peace.  McGregor was at the news conference for the Ufc 197 fight against Rafael dos Anjos ... when a fan asked Raf if he was offended by Conor's comments, since he's a very religious guy.   Raf essentially says Conor will feel Jesus' wrath come fight time ... but Conor says he ain't worried, since he and Jc are cool,...

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Ufc 194 is in the books and it lived up to the hype as one of the most anticipated cards of the year. Anchored by a pair of title fights, the event saw the crowning of two new champions as both featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo and middleweight top dog Chris Weidman fell to their challengers.

At a time when the Ufc has seen a decline in business and casual interest, Ufc 194 did a lot to return them to the mainstream consciousness on the back of of the man who is unquestionably their biggest star, Conor McGregor. The brash, outspoken Irishman has taken the world of Mma by storm and this event will serve as his coronation as the premier name in the sport.

Four of the five fights on the main card and the preliminary main event had important implications for the title picture in their...