Conor McGregor hit by car: How did the Irishman get in an accident?

Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter as a coach against Michael Chandler. While it is expected that the Irishman will face Chandler at the end of the season, he is yet to enter the USADA drug-testing pool, and no date has been set for a potential bout either.

Prior to the major announcement, Conor McGregor was in the headlines for being in a bicycle accident in Ireland. But how did the Irishman get into an accident?

The former two-division champion, who has been training hard for a comeback, was out on his bike in the Irish countryside when he was struck from behind by a car. The man in the car said that he couldn't see Mcgregor on the road due to the sun shining directly on his face. The Irishman apparently walked away from the crash with minor injuries and tried to reassure the driver who had hit him.

Conor McGregor shared a video of the two of them talking in the moments after the horrific accident. The Irishman also shared a video on Instagram of himself conversing with the driver. McGregor's bike was completely destroyed, but he seemed grateful to have been spared and was given a ride home by a fellow countryman.

McGregor, relieved to have suffered only minor injuries, expressed his gratitude for the lifelong martial arts training that helped him in the life-and-death situation:

"Got a bang of a car just now from behind. A sun trap, the driver couldn’t see me. Full speed straight thru me. Thank you God, it wasn’t my time. Thank you wrestling and judo also. Having an awareness on the landing saved my life.

The Irishman also updated his devoted followers on his condition after the incident and showed off a picture of a nasty cut on his upper right leg.

Check out the post below:

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Michael Chandler expects the upcoming clash against Conor McGregor to be a smashing success

Conor McGregor's fight week is nothing short of a spectacle, and the Irishman still remains the biggest draw in the promotion despite losing his last two fights. Michael Chandler, who is expected to fight McGregor as soon as the latter is able to return, is well aware of the prestige and attention that accompanies a bout with 'The Notorious.'

After coaching opposing teams in season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, Chandler will lock horns with Conor McGregor in the highly anticipated return to the octagon of the former dual-division champion. The No.5 lightweight in the world has raised the bar very high for how well this fight will perform on pay-per-view.

Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Chandler stated:

"Could be the biggest pay-per-view that we've ever seen. Obviously, I am a wishful thinker, and I have a confident expectancy for myself to show up and build this thing. Conor knows how to build things so we're about to have a blast. Traditionally, if you look at the numbers, I think two million [pay-per-view buys] is not just a possibility, I think it's very, very acheivable and very attainable."

Catch Chandler's comments below: