UFC 303 was set to be the first MMA bout for Connor McGregor—one of the sport’s biggest stars—in nearly three years.
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Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon has been delayed after the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion was forced to withdraw from his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, causing a last-minute change in the card.Key Facts
In a post on X, UFC President Dana White said McGregor is out of UFC 303 “with an injury” and said the new main event for the pay-per-view show will be a light heavyweight title match between champion Alex Pereira and former champion Jiri Procházka.
