The event is scheduled for June 29 and will mark McGregor’s return to the UFC after nearly three years away. Today we will discuss about UFC 303: Press conference| Cancelled| Fight card.
UFC 303: Press conference| Cancelled| Fight card
UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on June 29, 2024 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.
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| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | June 29, 2024 | |||
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena | |||
| City | Paradise, Nevada, United States | |||
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Press conference
Daniel Cormier fears Conor McGregor will not be able to make it to UFC 303.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) apologized for canceling his appearance at a pre-fight press conference with Michael Chandler, which was scheduled for Monday at the 3Arena in Dublin. The pair are set to headline the pay-per-view on June 29 at T-Mobile Arena.
The reason for McGregor’s cancellation is unknown, but Cormier believes his fight with Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) could be in jeopardy.
“Start preparing yourself a little bit for disappointment,” Cormier said on his ESPN show “Good Guy/Bad Guy” with Chael Sonnen. “I do not intend to be the bearer of bad news. Dana White will argue and yell at the media. Dana White will give a tough challenge to the media. Dana White has no problem taking down the media. Do you know who Dana White doesn’t like to disappoint? fan. ,
“To me, it seems like it’s a big deal. I’ve contacted several people in the organization to find out what happened, and while everyone is still being tight-lipped, it’s a little concerning to me.
Cancelled
It’s a rare occasion when the UFC cancels any event, but the sudden cancellation of the UFC 303 press conference in Dublin, Ireland on Monday raised questions about the future of Conor McGregor’s return against Michael Chandler on June 29. Felt uncomfortable.
The press conference was technically “postponed”, but UFC CEO Dana White said hours earlier at UFC 302 that he was willing to fly to Ireland and meet with McGregor, keeping in mind The timing part was related. Following news of the press conference’s demise, McGregor issued a somewhat cryptic statement saying that the event was “cancelled due to a series of constraints beyond our control”, but did not add anything other than an apology.
Fight card
All eyes are on Las Vegas in late June when UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler will conclude International Fight Week 2024. Conor McGregor’s return to competition after breaking his leg at UFC 264 is as memorable as any fighter’s return from injury, and in Michael Chandler he has the ideal dance partner for a night to remember. The former title challenger and former double-champion have eliminated the possibility of fighting each other after coaching against each other on The Ultimate Fighter.
As always, a McGregor card attracts more attention, which means bigger opportunities for other fighters to put their names on the map. However, for the veterans, it serves as a reminder that they have a lot more to accomplish. Such is the case with former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. Eternal Arlovski makes his 42nd trip to the Octagon when he fights Martin Bude and hopes to stop his 3-fight losing streak.
