The long wait for UFC 303 finally ended when the highly-anticipated event took place on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
UFC 303 Preview: Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka 2, Ortega vs. Lopes
The original main event for UFC 303 was supposed to see Conor McGregor make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Michael Chandler. Following McGregor’s withdrawal from the fight due to a toe injury, Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira stepped in on short notice and successfully defended his belt in a rematch with former titleholder Jiří Procházka when "Poatan" once again stopped Procházka in the second round.
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2024Two Titans collide Saturday night 👊@AlexPereiraUFC vs @Jiri_BJP
[ LIVE on @ESPNPlus PPV | SATURDAY | 10pmET/7pmPT ] pic.twitter.com/N6AZ2suf7t
The night’s co-main event was also put together on short notice and was supposed to feature top featherweight contenders Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes competing at 155 lbs. It was announced during UFC 303 that Ortega was unable to compete, and featherweight veteran Dan Ige stepped up on just a few hours notice to face Lopes but ultimately lost a unanimous decision to the surging contender.
Our NEW #UFC303 co-main event is in the building 👀 pic.twitter.com/48Y31udfLq
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
The rest of the main card also saw Roman Dolidze move up to light heavyweight and defeat Anthony Smith after Macy Chiasson opened up a cut on Mayra Bueno Silva that forced the cage side doctor to stop their women's bantamweight bout. Ian Machado Garry extended his unbeaten record against Michael “Venom” Page in the main card opener, and the second half of the UFC 303 prelims included some huge finishes from the likes of Joe Pyfer, Payton Talbott, and Jean Silva.
You can check out highlights from all of the action below, followed by full results for every matchup from UFC 303!
Vinicius Oliveira def. Ricky Simón
Made this one look easy tonight 😮💨@LokdogVinicius is going home with a UD victory! #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/YwaBsLh6vH
— UFC (@ufc) June 29, 2024
Rei Tsuruya def. Carlos Hernandez
— UFC (@ufc) June 29, 2024Another W added to the win column 💪
Rei Tsuruya remains undefeated with a UD victory at #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/hM3RjLefCR
Martin Buday def. Andrei Arlovski
Split decision victory from @MartinBudayUFC tonight! 👏 #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/Dgp0gOzuhY
— UFC (@ufc) June 29, 2024
Gillian Robertson def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024Total domination from @Savage_UFC tonight 😤
She's leaving #UFC303 with the UD victory! pic.twitter.com/bLDmcubf5d
Payton Talbott def. Yanis Ghemmouri
PAYTON TALBOTT IN THE OPENING SECONDS 💥 #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/fWEcWaFY7n
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 30, 2024
Jean Silva def. Charles Jourdain
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 30, 2024JEAN SILVA WITH THE WALK-OFF K.O. 💥 #UFC303
Stream #UFC303 TONIGHT on @ESPNPlus PPV ▶️ https://t.co/WwB8hS9tZh pic.twitter.com/6letmq2OwJ
Andre Fili def. Cub Swanson
Back and forth battle from the start 👊@TouchyFili pulls out the split decision victory at #UFC303! pic.twitter.com/IGbNE05pgj
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
Joe Pyfer def. Marc-André Barriault
JOE PYFER SLEPT HIM 😴 #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/R699bkpCJK
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 30, 2024
Ian Machado Garry def. Michael Page
Still undefeated 💪@IanGarryMMA takes home the UD victory! #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/FJ38P4I9b7
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
Macy Chiasson def. Mayra Bueno Silva
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024This fight has ended via TKO due to a doctor's stoppage in the second round.
Macy Chiasson adds another finish to the resume at #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/seFvianRTE
Roman Dolidze def. Anthony Smith
Got the W on short notice 💪@RomanDolidzeUFC is leaving #UFC303 with a victory! pic.twitter.com/dGY5SPZx9a
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
Diego Lopes def. Dan Ige
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024Tremendous performance from @DiegoLopesMMA tonight!
He gets the UD victory at #UFC303 👏 pic.twitter.com/aSL9q4bGOt
Alex Pereira def. Jiří Procházka
IT'S POATAN'S WORLD 🗿@AlexPereiraUFC gets the KO in the second round! #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/wdp9cKPqeM
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
•Main Event: Alex Pereira def. Jiří Procházka via TKO: R2, 0:13 – For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
•Co-Main Event: Diego Lopes def. Dan Ige via Unanimous Decision (29-28x2)
•Roman Dolidze def. Anthony Smith via Unanimous Decision (29-28x2, 30-27)
•Macy Chiasson def. Mayra Bueno Silva via TKO (Doctor's Stoppage): R2, 1:58
•Ian Machado Garry def. Michael Page via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)
Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+, 8:00 p.m. ET)
•Joe Pyfer def. Marc-André Barriault via KO: R1, 1:25
•Andre Fili def. Cub Swanson via Split Decision (29-28x2, 28-29)
•Jean Silva def. Charles Jourdain via KO: R2,1:22
•Payton Talbott def. Yanis Ghemmouri via KO: R1, 0:19
•Gillian Robertson def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
•Martin Buday def. Andrei Arlovski via Split Decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
•Rei Tsuruya def. Carlos Hernandez via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)
•Vinicius Oliveira def. Ricky Simón via Unanimous Decision (30-27x2, 29-28)
UFC 303 Full Fight Card Predictions: Pereira vs. Prochazka, Lopes vs. Ortega
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