UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is set to defend his title against Jiri Prochazka in a highly-anticipated rematch at UFC 303. The event, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+, has seen several changes to the fight card.
Conor McGregor was originally scheduled to make his return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. However, McGregor had to withdraw from the event due to a broken toe. The co-main event has also undergone a complete overhaul, with former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree initially set to face off. Rountree was removed from the card after testing positive for a banned substance, and Carlos Ulberg was brought in as his replacement. However, both Hill and Ulberg later had to withdraw due to injuries, leading to a reshuffling of the fight card.
In the main event, Pereira will face Prochazka in a rematch of their previous bout at UFC 295. Pereira claimed the light heavyweight belt with a TKO victory in the second round of their first meeting. Prochazka, the No. 1 contender in the light heavyweight division, will be looking to avenge his previous loss and secure the title for himself.
The co-main event will now feature No. 3 featherweight Brian Ortega taking on rising star Diego Lopes. Anthony Smith, who stepped in to replace Hill, will face Roman Dolidze in a light heavyweight bout. Mayra Bueno Silva will go up against Macy Chiasson in a women’s bantamweight fight, while Ian Machado Garry will face Michael Page in a welterweight matchup.
The main card of UFC 303 will kick off at 3am UK time on Sunday, June 30, with live coverage from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The prelims will begin at 1am, followed by the main card at 3am. Viewers can catch the early prelims on UFC Fight Pass starting at 11pm on Saturday night.
Fans can tune in to the action on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ to watch the fights unfold. TNT Sports offers a lineup of up to four TV channels, as well as digital and red-button channels for additional coverage. Subscribers can access TNT Sports through various platforms such as discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
For those looking to watch UFC live streams, discovery+ is the streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK. Subscribers can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Webpressnews, and entertainment all in one destination. TNT Sports Box Office also offers pay-per-view access to select events for both subscribers and non-subscribers.
Additionally, fans can sign up for UFC Fight Pass, the largest combat sports library in the world, to catch replays of all UFC events just 48 hours after they air. With UFC Fight Pass, fans can access the entire career of fighters like Conor McGregor and watch exclusive events like all Cage Warrior fights live.
In conclusion, UFC 303 promises to deliver an action-packed night of fights with a stacked card of exciting matchups. Fans can look forward to seeing top fighters like Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, Brian Ortega, and Anthony Smith in action as they battle it out in the Octagon for glory and championship belts. Be sure to tune in to TNT Sports and discovery+ to catch all the thrilling moments live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
