The fans aren’t pleased with Conor McGregor’s latest antics on social media after sending the MMA world into a meltdown with the cancellation of UFC 303! ‘The Notorious’s return to the Octagon faced a set-back as it was announced by the UFC and CEO Dana White that McGregor is out of his clash against Michael Chandler on June 29. According to a statement made by McGregor on X, “Very tough to be ruled out of my scheduled return bout. I picked up an injury prior to the press conference that required more time to heal than was available to me.”

The Irish MMA icon also stated that he is confident that he’ll return to the Octagon soon, however, questions have been floating around the MMA fandom about the nature and severity of the injury. Some even speculate that the injury might be a ploy by McGregor to secure better terms for his UFC contract which still has 2 fights left on it currently. However, Dana White shut down the rumors in a recent interview on ‘The Jim Rome Show’ where he stated, “Conor McGregor never leads up to a fight and tries to renegotiate his contract or get more money. He’s never done anything even remotely close to that.”

However, it appears that Conor McGregor is busy enjoying himself watching ‘Euro 2024’ as he recently shared on Instagram, “60 G’s on @Cristiano to retain his Euro Golden Boot. Siuuu!”. The post also contained a screenshot of McGregor’s 60,000 bets on Cristiano Ronaldo winning the coveted ‘Golden Boot’ for the tournament and a picture of the pair having a laugh at last year’s ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event in Saudi Arabia.

But the fans weren’t exactly thrilled with McGregor’s update as they took to the comment section to blast ‘The Notorious’ for the UFC 303 cancellation. A large section of the community criticized the Irishman for pulling out of his bout against Chandler and some even took shots at McGregor’s promotion of gambling “advertisements”. Here’s a look at what the fandom had to say

Fans up in arms over Conor McGregor betting on Euro 2024 as MMA community still reeling from UFC 303 cancellation  

A fan brought up the fact that Conor McGregor appears to be enjoying teasing the community and leaving them hanging by pulling out of UFC 303 on short notice.

“Bros thrilled with how hard he blue ballzed us”

Others humorously pretended that McGregor’s injury was a ‘ghost’ or a ‘supernatural entity’ as they implored the fighter to reveal what the injury involves

“Is the injury in the room with us”

Some took sarcastic shots at the fighter by claiming that betting on the Euro tournament showcases Conor McGregor’s intense training for Michael Chandler

“Camp so hard”

Another fan bluntly asked the question if McGregor will be returning to the Octagon this year or will the fandom have to endure another year of build-up to his return

“Conor will u fight before the end of 2024?”

One member of the community also blasted the Irishman by claiming that the reason McGregor pulled out of the fight was because he wanted to enjoy himself at home and watch the football tournament

“Dude had no injury! All he wanted was to stay home and watch Euros”

Michael Chandler also found himself being mentioned in the comments as one fan claimed that ‘Iron’ seems to be depressed and wanted ‘The Notorious’ to clear the air surrounding the UFC 303 cancellation

“What happened with you and Chandler? Poor dude is depressed already”

Some were straightforward in their response as they indicated that McGregor has lost favor with the fans after breaking their hearts by not being ready for June 29

“You pulled out. You dont get to talk about nothing”

While others implored the fandom to not engage with the betting “advertisement” as they pointed out that it is just a sponsored post and McGregor hasn’t put up his own money in the wager

“Dude got 60Gs and cash on the side to bet for this advertisement. Don’t be fooled people”

In conclusion, Conor McGregor’s recent actions have cast a shadow over his comeback, leaving fans questioning his dedication to the sport after the UFC 303 cancellation. The backlash highlights the growing impatience and skepticism within the MMA community, emphasizing the need for ‘The Notorious’ to address his priorities and regain the trust of his followers. As the year progresses, all eyes will be on McGregor to see if he can mend his relationship with the fans and deliver on his promise of making his return “The Greatest Comeback in Sports History”. Do you think we’ll get to see Conor McGregor inside the Octagon this year? Share your thoughts in the comments below!