Conor McGregor Accused of Faking Toe Injury

McGregor Denies Claims

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has denied claims that he faked a toe injury to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303.

The allegations were first made by UFC legend Chael Sonnen, who questioned the timing of McGregor's withdrawal just days before the event.

Sonnen also pointed out that McGregor had been seen training without any apparent discomfort in the lead-up to the fight.

McGregor's Response

McGregor quickly took to social media to deny the claims, posting a photo of his injured foot and vowing to return to the Octagon soon.

"I am not one to make excuses," McGregor wrote. "But I was unable to compete due to a serious toe injury."

McGregor also said that he had undergone surgery to repair the injury and was now recovering.

Experts Weigh In

Medical experts have said that McGregor's injury is legitimate and could have prevented him from fighting.

Dr. David Chao, an orthopedic surgeon and former team physician for the San Diego Chargers, told TMZ Sports that McGregor's injury was "significant" and would have been "very painful" to fight on.

Chao also said that McGregor's surgery was successful and that he should be able to return to full training in 6-8 weeks.

Conclusion

The allegations against McGregor are serious, but there is no evidence to support them.

McGregor has denied the claims and has provided medical evidence to support his injury.

Medical experts have also said that McGregor's injury is legitimate and could have prevented him from fighting.

Until there is more evidence to the contrary, it is fair to conclude that McGregor's withdrawal from UFC 303 was due to a genuine injury.