The highly anticipated UFC 303 pay-per-view event was announced during last night’s UFC 302 with the headlining fight being a welterweight battle between former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. The event is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 29, with a stacked main card lineup featuring other exciting matchups including Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg in the light heavyweight division, Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson in women’s bantamweight, Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault in middleweight, and Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael “Venom” Page in welterweight.
Conor McGregor, at 35 years old, has not entered the Octagon since his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021 due to a leg injury that required surgery. McGregor, with a career record of 22-6, has struggled in recent fights, going 1-3 in his past four bouts with losses to Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov, but secured a welterweight victory over Donald Cerrone in January 2020. His upcoming matchup against Michael Chandler will be an important test for the former champion as he looks to bounce back from his recent setbacks. Chandler, aged 37, holds a 23-8 career record and is also looking to redeem himself after a series of losses in his past UFC fights.
Jamahal Hill, the No. 3 ranked light heavyweight fighter, was originally set to face Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303, but Rountree’s suspension due to a failed drug test resulted in Carlos Ulberg stepping in as his replacement. Ulberg, ranked No. 11 in the division, will now face Hill in what promises to be an exciting showdown between two skilled fighters. With the main card lineup finalized, UFC fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming event at the T-Mobile Arena, featuring some of the promotion’s top fighters in a variety of weight classes.
The event is expected to draw a significant audience, with Dana White predicting that the McGregor vs. Chandler matchup will generate a gate of over $20 million. McGregor, known for his ability to draw large crowds and pay-per-view buys, is favored to win in the early betting odds against Chandler. The former champion’s return to the Octagon is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike, as he looks to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level in the UFC. With the lineup finalized and the fighters gearing up for training camp, UFC 303 is shaping up to be a must-watch event for MMA fans around the world.
As the countdown to UFC 303 begins, speculation and excitement are building around the main event and the other matchups on the card. McGregor’s return to action, after a lengthy layoff due to injury and film obligations, has generated buzz within the MMA community. The announcement of the main card lineup has set the stage for an action-packed night of fights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with top fighters across multiple weight classes facing off in pivotal matchups. Stay tuned for more updates and news leading up to UFC 303 as the fighters prepare to put on a show for fans in attendance and watching around the globe.
