After Conor McGregor Is Seen Partying With Fiancée At A Club, Press Conference For Michael Chandler Fight Is Suddenly Canceled

On Monday, a press conference in Dublin to promote the June 29 match at UFC 303 in Las Vegas between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was postponed. The unexpected postponement immediately sparked speculation over McGregor’s availability for the highly anticipated fight.

Photos and videos circulating on social media showed McGregor, 35, out dancing with his fiancée and friends, further fueling the rumors. Fans and media also noted that UFC CEO Dana White did not indicate that the press conference would be postponed when he spoke to reporters at Saturday’s UFC 302 event.

McGregor, a two-time UFC champion, is scheduled to fight Chandler as a welterweight in a five-round, non-title bout. The Irishman has not appeared in a match since he broke his leg and lost by TKO to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.

In a statement on social media, McGregor implied that the postponement was UFC’s decision and provided little explanation for the sudden change. The press conference was a ticketed event, with fans and media traveling to Dublin to attend.

“In consultation with the UFC, today’s press conference was canceled due to a series of obstacles outside our control,” McGregor said. “I apologize to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support. I can’t wait to put on the greatest all-time show in the Octagon.”

Responding to the online speculation and conspiracy theories, MMA insider Ariel Helwani reassured fans that there is nothing sinister behind the postponement. He confirmed that the fight is still scheduled to take place and that there are no issues, such as a failed drug test or other scandalous incidents.

“The fight’s still on. As of right this minute, the fight’s still on,” Helwani said on his show, “I just want everyone to know there’s no sort of scandalous, salacious story at play here. The full story, hopefully, will come out in the future.”

Since winning the UFC lightweight championship in 2016, McGregor has fought only four times, going 1-3 in those matches. UFC 303 is expected to produce a live gate revenue of over $20 million, the highest in UFC history.

The postponement of the Dublin press conference has undoubtedly created a buzz among UFC fans.

Last June, McGregor was accused of sexual assault by a woman in an incident after the NBA Finals.