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MMA fans are continuing to fear the worst for Conor McGregor's comeback after videos promoting his return seemingly disappeared.

The Return of the Mac - which is due to headline UFC 303 later this month - was thrown into major doubt on Monday when a pre-fight press conference with Michael Chandler was cancelled.

Conor McGregor's comeback clash against Michael Chandler is seemingly up in the air
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Conor McGregor's comeback clash against Michael Chandler is seemingly up in the airCredit: GETTY
The cancellation of a Dublin press conference this week has sparked massive fanfare
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The cancellation of a Dublin press conference this week has sparked massive fanfareCredit: SPORTS
The UFC's privatising of two recently uploaded McGregor fight videos from their YouTube channel; has caused a stir
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The UFC's privatising of two recently uploaded McGregor fight videos from their YouTube channel; has caused a stirCredit: Getty

Unsubstantiated rumours that the Irishman, who hasn't fought in nearly three years, is out of the Sin City showdown are rife.

And further fuel has been added to the already raging fire after fans discovered that recently shared YouTube videos of the Notorious' fights with Nate Diaz and Eddie Alvarez have been made private.

MMA's top promotion shared the full fights to their channel a few days ago, as is customary when they're promoting a particular upcoming bout.

But both videos have since been made private, sparking fresh concerns from UFC fans around the world.

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One wrote on X: "This fight ain't happening."

Another said: "Something is going on. Very suspicious."

And another said: "Chandler's dream might be cancelled - after all that waiting."

One remarked: "The announcement of the return was too good to be true anyway!"

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Another chimed in: "Oh yeah they cancelling fasho! Lmaoo."

McGregor, 35, hasn't set foot inside the octagon since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly three years ago.

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The Dubliner was relishing the opportunity to throw verbal jabs at Chandler on home soil and issued an apology for the short-notice cancellation of the presser.

He said: "In consultation with the UFC, today's press conference was cancelled due to a series of obstacles outside of our control.

"I apologise to my Irish fans, and fans around the world, for the inconvenience and appreciate all your passion and support.

"I can’t wait to put on the greatest all-time show in the octagon."

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