Undisputed light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev has branded arch-rival, Conor McGregor a “rooster” for his determination to withdraw from UFC 303 subsequent weekend by harm – after the Dubliner revealed he suffered a fractured toe, forcing him from his comeback combat.
Makhachev, the present undisputed light-weight kingpin and pound-for-pound primary fighter on the promotion’s guide, headlined UFC 302 simply final month, efficiently defending his title with a fifth spherical D’Arce choke submission win towards common-foe, Dustin Poirier.


And compelled from a return at UFC 303 subsequent weekend throughout Worldwide Struggle Week, McGregor confirmed he suffered a fractured toe on his left foot, revealing he wouldn’t enter his return combat “hindered” – however vowed to return quickly.


“Man we had been so f*cking tremendous prepared for this combat it’s completely gut-wrenching to take,” Conor McGregor posted on his official Instagram account. “I would like that new Bugatti how I gone (sic) justify to myself getting that now with out banking these fights. We had a lapse in focus and engaged in a coaching session with out carrying the complete protecting gear and I hit the toe off the elbow and broke the toe clear. It wants a number of weeks that’s it. I couldn’t justify to my crew, or followers, that I make the stroll hindered once more.”
“That stroll must be seen,” Conor McGregor wrote. “This subsequent stroll has received to be, and will probably be, 100% Conor McGregor. The followers deserve it and we’re getting shut. A slight lapse in focus and a nuisance of an harm was picked up. That’s it. Take the lesson and transfer ahead. I’ll get this again, I’ve received too. I’ve received two fights left on my contract. I’ve received Bugattis and extra yachts on my thoughts. I’m coming to shine. I gotta simply take my time.”
“Cos I nonetheless received yachts and Bentleys and mansions and all the remaining,” Conor McGregor continued. “Ya know yaself (sic). However ya get me, I’ll be again. See ya’s quickly. See ya on the prime. Chandler or not. #McGtheRealBMF #McGregorForever #GoingNowhere”
Islam Makhachev hits out at Conor McGregor once more
And largely receiving flak for his determination to withdraw from UFC 303 by a toe harm, McGregor was mocked by present light-weight finest, Makhachev – who labelled him a “rooster” for exiting the cardboard.


“You don’t want a pinkie toe for a combat lol,” Islam Makhachev posted on his official X account. “Rooster.”
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