The UFC has released footage showing Conor McGregor sustaining a broken toe, an injury that contributed to the cancellation of his fight with Michael Chandler. The clip offers a first look at the moment the injury occurred ahead of the scrapped bout.
The UFC has released video footage capturing the exact moment Conor McGregor broke his toe, shedding new light on the injury that ultimately led to the cancellation of his long-anticipated clash with Michael Chandler, a fight that had been targeted for UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
McGregor, 37, holds a professional record of 22 wins and 6 losses and competes as a southpaw out of SBG Ireland. Standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, the Irishman has long been regarded as one of the sport's most dangerous strikers, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at a 49 percent accuracy rate. The newly released clip provides the clearest picture yet of how the injury unfolded and why the bout could not proceed as planned.
Michael Chandler, known as "Iron," enters this period of uncertainty with a record of 23 wins and 11 losses. The 40-year-old American, who trains with Kill Cliff FC, stands five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach and brings relentless forward pressure to his fights, landing 4.04 significant strikes per minute while also mixing in nearly two takedown attempts per 15 minutes. Chandler's willingness to engage in wars made him a natural stylistic foil for McGregor, and the scrapped matchup had generated significant attention across the sport.
Why it matters
- The released footage confirms the injury was genuine, providing visual evidence behind the cancellation of one of MMA's most talked-about fights.
- Both fighters now face uncertain timelines, with McGregor's return date and Chandler's next opponent left unresolved.
- The lightweight division continues to be shaped by the absence of McGregor, who has not competed in years, leaving a significant gap in one of the UFC's marquee matchups.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
