Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Islam Makhachev has criticized Conor McGregor for postponing a scheduled bout due to an injury to his pinky finger.

McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303. according to The Irishman announced the injury and postponement in an Instagram post on Friday, according to the New York Post.

“No pinky needed in a fight lol. Chicken 🐓,” Makhachev posted on Twitter on Friday in response to the UFC fighter.

“We extend our condolences to Michael Hachko Chandler,” Makhachev said. I have written Additional posts appear to side with McGregor's opponent.

You don't need a pinky to fight (lol). Chicken 🐓

— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) June 21, 2024

“I lost focus, trained without full protective gear and smashed my elbow and toe, breaking them,” McGregor wrote on Instagram on Friday. “It will be a few weeks.”

“I lost a little bit of focus and picked up a nasty injury, that's it. I'll take my lessons and move forward. I'll get it back. [to]”I have two fights left on my contract,” he wrote in the post.

“I've got to take it slow… but you know what, I'll be back. See you soon. See you at the top. Chandler or not,” McGregor added. (RELATED: Dana White announces the news you don't want to hear: Conor McGregor will miss UFC 303 due to injury).

“The decision to postpone the fight was not made lightly and was made in consultation with the doctors, UFC and my team. My fans and opponent will be expecting me to give my best in this fight, and we will do our best!” McGregor I have written on Twitter on Saturday.

There has been speculation that McGregor could eventually fight Chandler, with the New York Post reporting that a fight between the two has been anticipated for the past two years.