UFC 303 is set to take place on July 15th, and the promotion has announced a new main event after Conor McGregor had to pull out of his highly anticipated matchup against Michael Chandler due to an undisclosed injury. In response, the UFC quickly organized a light heavyweight title-fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka as the new main event.
Dana White, the UFC president, took the setback in stride, noting that it’s all part of the business. He emphasized the need to focus on McGregor’s recovery before making any decisions about his next fight. McGregor is not the only star the UFC has had to replace recently, with Khamzat Chimaev also being pulled from a headline fight against Robert Whittaker in Saudi Arabia due to illness. Middleweight contender Ikram Aliskerov stepped in on short notice to face Whittaker.
Despite the last-minute changes, White expressed satisfaction with the new matchups, highlighting Aliskerov’s credentials and Whittaker’s willingness to fight. The UFC has impressively managed to maintain the quality of the card despite the unexpected challenges. Fans can find more information about UFC 303 by visiting MMA Junkie’s event hub for the event.
