Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are set to return to the MMA in a main event battle at UFC 303, which will be McGregor’s first fight in nearly three years and Chandler’s first in two years.
Well, well, well, look who’s back! Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, that’s who. The MMA world’s been buzzing, and for good reason.
McGregor, the biggest star in MMA history, is finally stepping back into the ring. And who’s he facing? None other than Chandler. It’s a five-round, 170-pound main event showdown at UFC 303.
When’s all this happening? June 29, during International Fight Week. Where? The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, baby!
Now, the event is still a couple of months away. But the UFC isn’t wasting any time. They’re already hyping it up, big time. The official fight poster dropped on Wednesday. It’s intense, with both fighters staring down the camera, screaming their lungs out.
And get this, the poster was released just days after the UFC 302 fight poster. Talk about a quick turnaround! It just goes to show how much fans are anticipating McGregor’s return.
UFC 303 will be McGregor’s first fight in almost three years. Remember his last fight at UFC 264? Yeah, the one where he broke his leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier.
On the other hand, Chandler’s last fight was two years ago. He also lost to Poirier, but without any major injuries. Since then, Chandler’s been biding his time, waiting for his chance to square off with McGregor. They’ve already faced off as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31.
The UFC 303 fight card isn’t complete yet. But a few matchups have already been announced. There’s a light heavyweight bout between ex-champ Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. A women’s bantamweight fight featuring Mayra Bueno Silva and Macy Chiasson. A middleweight clash between Joe Pyfer and Marc-Andre Barriault. And a featherweight bout with Cub Swanson and Andre Fili.
So, mark your calendars, folks. This is one event you won’t want to miss.