The buzz of UFC 303 is electric, but fans will miss seeing Conor McGregor in action. The 35-year-old fighter withdrew from the event due to an injury that prevented him from recovering in time. McGregor took to Instagram to express his disappointment and promise to return in the future. Despite that possibility, many experts, including UFC veterans Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren, were skeptical about McGregor’s fighting future.
McGregor’s Last-Minute Decision Shocks Fans
Many were surprised by Conor McGregor’s decision to withdraw from UFC 303. It’s known that McGregor rarely withdraws from fights citing injury, but his decision raised concerns over his long-term prospects in the sport. However, many UFC commentators are skeptical.
Ben Askren Doubts McGregor will Return
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren joined him on the podcast to talk frankly about the future of Daniel Cormier. Askren warned McGregor that many of his comeback rumors could be deceptive and threatened to put him through a real fight. “Yeah, I was saying this is the end, and you know he’s probably using a technique where he keeps saying he’ll be back,” Askren replied. He also bet that McGregor would go into mainstream boxing.
McGregor Recovery Worries
At 35 with only two fights left on his contract, McGregor faces major challenges. His main concern is whether he can fully recover from his injury. While his fans hold out hope, Askren remains skeptical. He advised McGregor to consider options like celebrity boxing, and predicted that the UFC might not be too interested in him after this retirement. “Maybe he does some kind of celebrity boxing match or something. Who knows if the UFC will let him? They might be pissed off after this, so they might not talk. So yeah, I’d say he’s done.” a serious fight.” Askren added.
Henry Cejudo Sees the Positive Side
In the challenge, McGregor got the endorsement of Henry Cejudo. The former Olympic champion believes McGregor is serious about making a comeback. On his ‘Pounds 4 Pounds’ podcast, Cejudo expressed confidence in McGregor’s resolve. “McGregor should pull out; that’s actually a really good sign,” Cejudo said, suggesting that McGregor’s decision to retire could mean another serious step towards his career
McGregor’s Future
Cejudo said McGregor’s retirement could be a reflection of his maturity. Barring injury, McGregor can promise a strong comeback. “What I’m saying, I mean, maybe he killed his ego a little bit, and now he’s taking it a lot more seriously than before,” Cejudo explained. He believes McGregor’s cautious comeback could lead to a successful comeback.
Will McGregor Prove His Critics Wrong?
Fans of Conor McGregor are holding out hope for a winning return despite doubts and criticism. McGregor doesn’t seem likely to retire completely given the strong tone he recently posted on Instagram. His willingness to overcome the odds and succeed in regaining power in the Octagon is clear. Fans around the world will be following McGregor closely in his recovery from this loss and his quest to become a UFC legend once again. It will be time to see if McGregor can overcome his current setbacks and leave his mark on mixed martial arts history.
