Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the octagon at UFC 303 on June 29, where he will face Michael Chandler at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This announcement comes after the highly anticipated UFC 300 event, which saw great success and will be tough to follow. The fight between McGregor and Chandler will take place at welterweight, adding to the excitement of the matchup.
Following UFC 303, UFC 301 will take place on May 4, where Alexandre Pantoja will defend his men’s flyweight title against Steve Erceg. Despite the possibility of Alex Pereira competing in Brazil as a heavyweight, it is unlikely to match the hype generated by UFC 300. The upcoming UFC events are expected to bring in high viewership and interest from fans around the world.
In June, UFC 302 will see Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in the main event. Additionally, Sean Strickland will face Paulo Costa in the co-main event, with the potential for Strickland to earn a title shot with a victory. Makhachev, known as the pound-for-pound king, will face off against the popular Poirier in what is sure to be an exciting matchup for fans.
The presence of Conor McGregor at UFC 303 is expected to bring a significant amount of hype to the event, as he has previously headlined the promotion’s highest-grossing events. With the addition of a solid co-main event and potentially another world-title fight, UFC 303 has the potential to rival the success of UFC 300. International Fight Week, where the event will take place, has historically seen star-studded events, and fans can anticipate an exciting lineup for UFC 303.
Even though a championship title won’t be on the line at UFC 303, the star power of McGregor and Chandler is expected to draw a large audience. As more information becomes available, fans can look forward to additional details on the event and the potential matchups that may be added to the card. With the anticipation building for UFC 302 and 303, MMA enthusiasts can expect thrilling fights and memorable moments in the upcoming events.
