UFC 303 saw Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon delayed due to an injury, swiftly replaced by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title. Pereira retained his title in a thrilling fight, showcasing his dominance. Other results included Dan Ige stepping in last minute to fight Diego Lopes in a fan-favorite bout, and Jean Silva delivering a knockout victory. Michelle Waterson-Gomez announced her retirement after a loss, while Rei Tsuruya emerged victorious in his UFC debut. The event faced hurdles, including Brian Ortega’s removal due to illness, but still delivered exciting matchups. This event marked Pereira as one of the UFC’s brightest stars with a potential future heavyweight belt run. Despite a lackluster bout between Andrei Arlovski and Martin Buday and a bloody ending for Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson, UFC 303 was mostly action-packed and entertaining. The event, which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featured a strong fight card with both early prelims and prelims streaming on ESPN+. Fans were left excited for the future potential matchups and outcomes in the UFC after this event.
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