UFC commentator believes Conor McGregor is returning to strengthen his legacy, not for a big payday: "Back for more scalps"
About UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler
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UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler is an upcoming MMA pay-per-view event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that is scheduled to take place on June 29, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
The main event of UFC 303 is a highly anticipated welterweight clash between the former two-division champion ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor and Michael ‘Iron’ Chandler. McGregor, the UFC's biggest star, is making a comeback after nearly three years away from the octagon following his devastating defeat to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. This event is already breaking records as it has already surpassed a $20 million live gate, making it the highest gate in UFC history.
Currently, Conor McGregor maintains a record of 22 wins and 6 losses (22-6-0), whereas Chandler has amassed a respectable professional record of 23 wins and 8 losses (23-8-0). The two were the opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor versus Team Chandler.
The co-main event for this upcoming fight card was a light-heavyweight clash between former UFC light heavyweight championJamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. Unfortunately, Rountree had to pull out of the event because he tested positive for a prohibited substance. Hill's new opponent is yet to be decided by the UFC brass.
Other notable matchups on the card feature Payton Talbott taking on Yanis Ghemmouri, Mayra Bueno Silva facing off against Macy Chiasson, and Joe Pyfer going head-to-head with Marc-André Barriault.
UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Card (To be updated)
Weight Class
Fight
Welterweight
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler
Light Heavyweight
Jamahal Hill vs. TBA
Bantamweight
Payton Talbott vs. Yanis Ghemmouri
Women's Bantamweight
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson
Featherweight
Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili
Middleweight
Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-André Barriault
Women's Strawweight
Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs. Gillian Robertson
Flyweight
Rei Tsuruya vs. Carlos Hernandez
How to watch UFC 303?
In the US
For fight fans in the US, you can grab your ESPN+ membership at 6.99$ plus an additional $79.99 Pay-per-view (PPV) price to catch UFC 303.
In the UK
For fans of MMA in the United Kingdom, a Sports Extra Month Membership on Now TV, at 34 pounds per month, will allow you to stream UFC 303.
In India
Indian UFC fans can catch UFC 303 live on the Sony Ten channels or subscribe to SonyLiv, with yearly packages at Rs. 999 and monthly packages at Rs. 299, to stream UFC. Additionally, Jio customers can stream UFC 303 live via the JioTV app for free.
FAQs on UFC 303
A. UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler is scheduled to take place on June 29, 2024.
A. UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. The main event for UFC 303 is a welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
A. The co-main event for UFC 303 is yet to be announced.
A. The main card for UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler will commence at 10 p.m. ET.
A. UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler can be streamed live on ESPN+PPV.
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