Chael Sonnen claims Conor McGregor in rehab for ‘substance abuse issues’, plays off injury amid UFC 303 exit

Following his return to combat sports over the weekend, UFC alum Chael Sonnen claimed former two-weight champion Conor McGregor is not really injured amid his absence from UFC 303 this month – claiming the Dubliner is looking to currently undergoing treatment in a rehabilitation facility for “substance abuse problems.”

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight champion and featherweight gold holder, was scheduled to headline UFC 303 later this month against former title contender Michael Chandler.

However, last week UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that McGregor was off his comeback fight against Missouri veteran Chandler, confirming that he had suffered an injury that would likely rule him out for a period of two months, according to subsequent reports.

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And despite McGregor posting a statement on his official social media confirming he was ruled out due to injury, Sonnen – who fought a trilogy fight with Anderson Silva last weekend in Brazil – speculated that was undergoing treatment for substance abuse problems.

“Daniel (Cormier), you know what, I’m glad we’re done talking about it,” Chael Sonnen said during an episode of Good boy / Bad boy. “But I want to mention something else to you on a completely separate subject. What an incredible irony that both parties (Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler) have these massive interests in alcohol, and one party is in the middle of rehab for substance abuse – including alcohol.”

“Has it gotten hot in here?” Chael Sonnen joked. “Oh, it just got hot in here – the big guy came out and said it. He wasn’t supposed to talk about it. Well, that’s why people tune in… two guys pour alcohol, totally unrelated story. And then another guy is in rehab for alcohol and other substances – I’m just saying it’s a tough story to tell. Not for nothing, this gets a little hard. Drink this right drink, I’ll see you at the right time, because I’m in the right building right now, watching me not drink.

What do you think of Chael Sonnen’s claims about Conor McGregor’s condition?