The highly anticipated UFC 303 fight card continues to take shape with the addition of a women’s bantamweight bout between Mayra Bueno Silva and Macy Chiasson. Bueno Silva, ranked No. 3 in the division, recently fought for the vacant bantamweight title, while Chiasson is coming off a submission win in March and is ranked No. 7. The fight will take place at the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds on June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the UFC’s annual International Fight Week.
The main event of UFC 303 will feature a welterweight bout between former two-division champion Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, while Chandler is looking to bounce back from a submission loss to Poirier in his last fight. Both fighters have struggled in recent outings, with McGregor going 1-3 in his last four fights and Chandler also 1-3 in his past four UFC bouts.
In addition to the main event and the Bueno Silva vs. Chiasson fight, UFC 303 will also feature a light heavyweight matchup between former champion Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. The event is shaping up to be an exciting night of fights with top-ranked contenders and former champions looking to make a statement in the octagon. With ticket prices set and McGregor opening as the betting favorite, fans can expect a thrilling night of action at UFC 303.
As the UFC continues to add fights to the card, excitement is building for what promises to be a memorable event in Las Vegas. With names like McGregor, Chandler, Bueno Silva, Chiasson, Hill, and Rountree Jr. on the lineup, fans can expect fireworks in the octagon on June 29. Be sure to tune in to the ESPN+ streaming pay-per-view event to catch all the action of UFC 303 and witness some of the best fighters in the world compete for glory and supremacy in the cage.
