Conor McGregor Set for UFC 303 Return Against Michael Chandler
UFC 303 Fight Card Announced
Conor McGregor is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to the octagon as he faces off against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. After a nearly three-year hiatus, McGregor is eager to make his comeback following a gruesome broken leg suffered against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
Confirmed Fights
The UFC has officially announced seven fights for the event, with the card quickly shaping up to be an exciting lineup of matchups.
Main Event Showdown
In the main event, McGregor will take on Michael Chandler, marking his first fight since the injury setback. Chandler, who recently coached against McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter, is primed for this long-awaited matchup.
Co-Main Event Clash
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill makes a swift return to action following his loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300. He will face Khalil Rountree Jr. in a pivotal bout at 205 pounds. Rountree enters the fight on a hot streak, boasting five consecutive wins, including a knockout victory over Anthony Smith.
Additional Bouts
Mayra Bueno Silva squares off against Macy Chiasson in a bantamweight matchup, with Bueno Silva aiming to bounce back from a recent loss and Chiasson seeking her second consecutive win.
Featherweight veterans Cub Swanson and Andre Fili will also go head-to-head, promising an action-packed encounter for Las Vegas fight fans.
Joe Pyfer returns to the octagon to take on Canadian fighter Marc-Andre Barriault in a middleweight showdown, while strawweight stalwart Michelle Waterson-Gomez faces submission specialist Gillian Robertson.
Undefeated prospect Rei Tsuruya looks to extend his winning streak when he faces Carlos Hernandez in a flyweight matchup.
Ticket Information
Tickets for UFC 303 are set to go on sale on Friday, April 26, with more bouts expected to be announced in the lead-up to the event. Fans can anticipate an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action as McGregor makes his long-awaited return to the cage.
