The mixed martial arts community has been abuzz with the recent comments made by Chael Sonnen regarding Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from his scheduled fight against Michael Chandler. Sonnen, a former UFC star and current analyst, made claims that McGregor was not actually injured and was instead in a rehabilitation facility.
In response, McGregor’s team has firmly denied these allegations, stating that the Irish superstar did indeed sustain an injury that led to the cancellation of the fight. A representative for McGregor told TMZ Sports that the reports of him being in rehab are simply not true.
“Conor McGregor is not in rehab and the claims made by Chael Sonnen are completely false,” the statement read. “Conor sustained an injury during training and that is the sole reason the fight was called off. He is currently focused on his recovery and will return to the octagon as soon as he is fully healed.”
The ongoing saga between McGregor and Sonnen has been a captivating narrative in the world of mixed martial arts. Sonnen, known for his outspoken personality and provocative comments, has been a vocal critic of McGregor’s behavior both inside and outside the octagon.
However, McGregor’s team is adamant that the former two-division champion is solely focused on his recovery and has not sought any form of rehabilitation for substance abuse. The team emphasizes that the decision to withdraw from the fight was purely due to the injury sustained during training.
