A former UFC light heavyweight champion has opened up about declining a main event to be on the same card as Conor McGregor, who will be headlining UFC 303 against Michael Chandler.
McGregor is set to return to the Octagon after a hiatus of over two years on 29 June against Chandler. Their fight will headline the UFC 303 PPV. As it was expected, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding the battle, and fans eagerly await the return of the former lightweight champion.
Ahead of the fight, Jamahal Hill has revealed that he declined the offer to headline an event against Khalil Rountree to be a part of Conor McGregor’s card. He said:
“[Conor] is the star in the game… I was offered a main event to fight Khalil…I was like nah, the Conor card is right there. It’s good enough, and I definitely want that. So I turned down a main event to get on this.”
Fans have flooded social media with their reactions. Take a look at some of the fan reactions below:
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Which fights have been announced for UFC 303, Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler so far?
A number of exciting fights have been announced for the UFC 303 card so far. Take a look at the full fight card announced so far below:
- 170 lbs.: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler
- 205 lbs: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
- 145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili
- 185 lbs.: Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault
- 135 lbs.: Mayra Bueno Silva vs Macy Chiasson
- 115 lbs.: Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs. Gillian Robertson
- 125 lbs.: Carlos Hernandez vs. Rei Tsuruya
It is worth noting that more fights will be announced soon.
Also Read: MMA Fans React To Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler Getting Confirmed For UFC 303 On June 29 By Dana White.
