UFC 303: Main Reasons Why the PPV Is Worth Watching Despite Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Fallout

June 25, 2024, 12:11am ESTBy Aaditya Negi

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UFC 303 will take place in the octagon later this week in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler previously headlined the main event. The Irishman had to bow out of the bout as he got injured. Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka now headline the main event in the cage. The MMA community expressed their frustration online, wanting to see Conor in the cage.

This write-up examines why the UFC 303 is still one of the best cards to look forward to in the cage.

1. The Return of the Poatan at the UFC 303

Alex Pereira agreed to feature in the main event on short notice and will be taking on Jiri Prochazka in the octagon. Pereira is currently the face of the UFC. The former kickboxing world champion is always trending on the internet. It has become an absolute favorite in the promotion since establishing himself as one of the best knockout artists in the sport. He takes on Jiri Prochazka in the main event for the second time, and the bout is all set to be a banger as the duo rely on their striking heavily.

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2. Ian Garry vs. Michael Venom Page

The main event is not the only fight that fans should look forward to. Irishman Ian Garry, who boasts an unbeaten record in the cage, will take on Michael Venom Page in the octagon. MVP is one of the most unorthodox fighters in the octagon. He beat veteran Kevin Holland on his UFC debut. This fight is surely going to be fireworks in the octagon.

3. Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopez

Featherweight star Brian Ortega will take on the up-and-coming Diego Lopez in the cage. Lopez has shown phenomenal resilience in the octagon in his previous fights. He will take on the veteran and the former title challenger, Brian Ortega, in the octagon. Ortega has had some legendary wars with Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Diego is all set to face the biggest challenge of his MMA career yet. This bout might also be the last one in the Featherweight division for Ortega.