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Ariel Helwani insists cancelation of Conor McGregor’s press event in Dublin was not drug or alcohol related

Ariel Helwani sheds some light on sudden cancelation of Conor McGregor/Michael Chandler press event in Dublin Ariel Helwani has offered some insight on the sudden cancelation of the Dublin press conference that was set to…

Ariel Helwani has offered some insight on the sudden cancelation of the Dublin press conference that was set to feature Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s first face-off.

Hours before the special event was scheduled to down down, the UFC announced on social media that it had been postponed. No reason was given nor did the promotion offer a new date.

Considering Conor McGregor’s long history of bowing out of media obligations, the news came as little shock to fight fans, but it immediately caused widespread speculation with some suggesting that the Irishman’s late nights or a potential anti-doping violation could be the culprit.

Addressing the situation on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Helwani was not able to reveal what ultimately caused the postponement but assured everyone that there was no “salacious story” surrounding the decision.

“I can tell you right now with 100% certainty that nothing in regards to legal issues, an incident of any kind, drama of any kind, criminal thing of any kind, fight of any kind, alcohol and this and that,” Helwani said. “None of that is at play here. There is no salacious story. There is no great drama. Nothing’s going to come out. There’s no egg on anyone’s face. Nothing of that sort, in regards to out-of-athletic activities.

“I can also tell you there’s nothing regarding any sort of drug testing or anti-doping. Nothing like that. The press conference was postponed today due to an issue that has precluded it from happening so the questions now are A) Are they doing to pick a new day and B) will this effect June 29?”

Ariel Helwani insists Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is still on for June 29

Helwani also pointed out that “as of right now,” McGregor’s scrap with Chandler at UFC 303 is still on the docket.

“As of right this second, June 29 is still on, but let’s see what happens,” Helwani added. “It’s still 26 days away and it’s all kind of developing as we speak, but as of right now [the fight] is still on and hopefully, we get more information.”

With McGregor’s first appearance in nearly three years already generating “way over” $20 million at the gate, UFC CEO Dana White will likely do everything he can to make sure that ‘Mystic Mac’ makes the walk on June 29.

Islam Makhachev urged to fight Conor McGregor by his coach after UFC 302 win: ‘I want to see him get beat’

Off the back of his thrilling title fight win against common-foe, Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 over the weekend,…

Off the back of his thrilling title fight win against common-foe, Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 over the weekend, Islam Makhachev has been urged to chase a fight with ex-champion, Conor McGregor next by his head coach, Javier Mendez.

Makhachev, the incumbent lightweight titleholder, headlined UFC 302 over the weekend in New Jersey, turning in the third successful defense of his crown with an impressive win against former interim champion, Poirier.

Islam Makhachev confirms battle with staph infection ahead of UFC 302 title fight I didn't train — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Latching onto a fifth round finish, Makhachev landed a D’Arce choke win over Poirier – with the bout between the duo viewed as even on one judge’s scorecard ahead of the fifth frame, much to the dismay of Islam Makhachev’s coach, former champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Islam Makhachev backed to fight Conor McGregor soon

And staking his claim for a welterweight title siege off the back of his lightweight title defense at UFC 302, Makhachev should consider a fight with the polarizing former two-weight champion, McGregor – according to his coach, Mendez.

“Conor (McGregor) starts and goes on a rank, starting to create drama with Islam (Makhachev),” Javier Mendez told Red Corner MMA. “Which is kind of good because Conor’s the kind of guy you want to root against or root for. Regardless, everybody wants to see him, Me, I want to see him get beat by Islam.”

So, for me, him doing what he’s doing is causing a lot of attention so there wouldn’t be nothing better for me and Khabib (Nurmagomedov) than to have Islam have a fight with him somewhere down the line,” Mendez explained. “He brought that staph [infection] up, which is very observant on his part, to be honest with you. The only thing is that he observed it way too late. At the time he mentioned it, it was already three weeks past.”

As for McGregor, speculation has been rife overnight regarding the Dubliner’s return later this month at UFC 303, with the organization confirming a press conference between himself and opponent, Michael Chandler – set to take place this evening, had been postponed at the 3Arena.

Furthermore, subsequent reports detailed how McGregor himself had cancelled multipl media obligations set to be carried out with broadcast partners prior to the event’s scrapping from the UFC.

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Report – Conor McGregor cancelled media obligations with broadcast partners ahead of UFC 303 presser scrapping

Reports this Monday afternoon have revealed former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor had officially cancelled media obligations with UFC broadcast…

Reports this Monday afternoon have revealed former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor had officially cancelled media obligations with UFC broadcast partners ahead of today’s slated press conference in Dublin to promote UFC 303, before the media event was postponed by the organization overnight.

As per an initial report from Sun Sport reporter, Chisanga Malata, former two-division champion, McGregor cancelled media obligations had was set to undertake with UFC broadcast partners yesterday.

Conor McGregor cancelled media obligations

“Heard from multiple sources that Conor McGregor cancelled media obligations he had with UFC broadcast partners yesterday,” Malata posted on his official X account. “Take from that what you will. Still too early to speculate, so I won’t. But the short-notice cancelling of a press conference is a big deal.”

Overnight, the promotion – who had announced a press event at the capital’s 3Arena venue in Dublin’s docklands, confirmed that the conference had been postponed, which was set to feature both McGregor and incoming opponent, Michael Chandler.

Michael Chandler vows to retire Conor McGregor in summer UFC fight I got you fam 93 days — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

And without detailing a reason for the press event’s postponement, further reports confirmed that Chandler had not made the trip to Ireland for the conference as of yet, with the presser off as early as Sunday morning EST.

Yet to comment on the cancellation of the press event which was set to take place this evening in Dublin, McGregor and Chandler are slated to headline UFC 303 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 29. during International Fight Week in a welterweight fight.

Conor McGregor backed to fight for multiple titles if he doesn't get absolutely smoked in UFC 303 return

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion to boot, has been out of action for almost three years, most recently fracturing his left tibia and fibula in a doctor’s stoppage defeat to Dustin Poirier.

As for Missouri veteran, Chandler, the former Bellator MMA lightweight champion has been himself sidelined for the prior two years, submitting to a third round rear-naked choke to common-foe, Poirier at Madison Square Garden.

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Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler’s UFC 303 Press Conference Postponed; Reason Unknown

The build for Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler that was supposed to begin on Monday will be delayed. UFC announced…

Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler’s UFC 303 Press Conference Postponed

The build for Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler that was supposed to begin on Monday will be delayed. UFC announced…

Breaking – UFC 303 press conference in Dublin starring Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler cancelled

The UFC have this morning confirmed that a scheduled press conference for their end-of-month UFC 303 event in Dublin,…

The UFC have this morning confirmed that a scheduled press conference for their end-of-month UFC 303 event in Dublin, Ireland has been has been postponed until further notice.

The event, which was scheduled to take place at the 3Arena at 5pm GMT later today, was slated to feature event headliners, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, alongside promotional CEO, Dana White.

UFC 303 press event in Dublin has been shelved

However, the media conference, slated for Dublin has been officially postponed as per the North American-based organization.

Conor McGregor set to face off with Michael Chandler at Dublin press conference ahead of UFC 303 — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

“Dear UFC fans-” UFC posted on their official X account. “The #UFC303 press conference scheduled for Monday, June 3rd. in Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena has been postponed until further notice. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who were planning to attend. When we have further information on a new date and time, we will share it immediately. -Thank you.”

Dear UFC Fans–

The #UFC303 press conference scheduled for Monday June 3rd in Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena has been postponed until further notice. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who were planning to attend. When we have further information on a new date and time, we will… pic.twitter.com/nIXRIZl5pv

— UFC (@ufc) June 3, 2024

Scheduled to fight at the end of the month during International Fight Week, McGregor makes his return from an almost three year hiatus in a welterweight headliner against Chandler in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Michael Chandler praises Conor McGregor on BKFC deal With that being said I KO him in 10 minutes — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

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