Is Conor McGregor In Rehab?
Conor McGregor’s team has rebuffed suggestions that he was in rehab after suggestions that was the reason he pulled out from the Michael Chandler fight.
McGregor raised doubts over the fight when the presser for the event was canceled. The UFC decided at the last minute after tickets for the event sold out in nine minutes. McGregor reacted to the news by saying that there were obstacles in the way which prevented the fight from happening. The Notorious was pictured at a doctor’s office, as Ariel Helwani stated that the UFC were considering a replacement.
The news was then confirmed as Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka will headline the event. The Irishman has confirmed that he suffered a broken toe which forced him to pull out. McGregor has not been in the Octagon since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. That was his third loss in his last four UFC bouts, suggesting he was no longer the same fighter.
There are suggestions that the fight could occur in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas. That would be a huge event on Mexican Independence Day, making it the biggest card of the year. Sonnen reacted to the news first, stating that he did not expect the fight to happen this year. McGregor’s camp expects him to fight again, as both sides have made conflicting comments about the nature of McGregor’s withdrawal.
Sonnen Reacts
“What an incredible irony that both sides have these massive interests in alcohol and one side is in the middle of rehab for substance abuse, including alcohol. Not that that has anything to do with this. Did it just get hot in here? Oh, it just got hot in here. Oh, the big guy just came out and said it, he wasn’t supposed to talk about that.
“Two guys are pushing alcohol, totally unrelated story. And then another guy is in rehab for alcohol and other substances. I’m just saying, that’s a tough story to tell. Not for nothing, that gets to be a little bit tough. Have this proper drink, I’ll see you in a proper while, cuz I’m in a proper facility right now, watching me not have drinks,” Sonnen said
McGregor Responds
“The fight was canceled after an injury he sustained during training. He is looking forward to a new date. Mr. McGregor is with his family — and any other reports are incorrect,” Karen Kessler
“I do not know that Conor (McGregor) is in rehab, for one. For two, I would not begrudge or tease Conor in the least if he was in rehab. I would be very proud of Conor, and I would imagine for somebody in his spot, to go into rehab is something you want to keep quiet. To do that in Ireland, I would imagine that he would have needed to humble himself greatly. So, first off, I don’t know that he’s in rehab. Secondly, if he is in rehab, that would be awesome. That would be good stuff,” Sonnen stated
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