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Conor McGregor's UFC Comeback Postponed Due to Injury - Details Inside!

Alex Pereira - Conor McGregor - Jiri Prochazka - Khamzat Chimaev - UFC - UFC 303

In a shocking turn of events, Conor McGregor faces an unexpected setback in his UFC comeback. Find out more about the replacement fighters and the headline changes!

Conor McGregor, the iconic UFC fighter, has been forced to withdraw from his headline comeback fight due to injury. The UFC President, Dana White, revealed that in McGregor's absence, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will now face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in the upcoming event. This change has sent waves of disappointment among fans eagerly awaiting McGregor's return to the octagon.

Adding to the UFC 303 twist, kiwi light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg has also faced a change in opponents after McGregor's exit. The event will now feature Pereira defending his title against Prochazka in a highly anticipated rematch. The co-main event lineup has been reshuffled, creating a buzz in the UFC community.

With McGregor out of UFC 303, the spotlight shifts to the resilience of fighters like Pereira and Prochazka, who are ready to step up and deliver an unforgettable night of intense matchups. Despite the setbacks, the event promises to be filled with adrenaline-pumping action and unexpected turns in the octagon.

In a parallel turn of events, Khamzat Chimaev's withdrawal from the UFC fight against Robert Whittaker in Saudi Arabia has added another layer of unpredictability to the upcoming matches. Illness and injuries continue to shape the UFC landscape, highlighting the physical demands and challenges faced by fighters in the world of mixed martial arts.

Conor McGregor out of headline comeback UFC fight (1 News)

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McGregor out of UFC 303, Ulberg gets new opponent (RNZ)

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Fears realised out McGregor OUT, Volk overlooked as big UFC 303 ... (Fox Sports)

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Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler off UFC 303 card due to injury (NBC News)

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Conor McGregor Injured, Out Of UFC 303 With Training Injury (Deadline)

Instead of McGregor, UFC will offer light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who will put his title on the line to fight Jiri Prochazka as the main event.

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 (WBAL Baltimore)

An injury caused Conor McGregor to pull out of the June 29 event in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline.

Khamzat Chimaev Out of UFC Fight vs. Robert Whittaker; Ikram ... (Bleacher Report)

Khamzat Chimaev will no longer compete in a UFC fight against Robert Whittaker in Saudi Arabia on June 22, UFC CEO Dana White announced Thursday. Instead,…

Khamzat Chimaev out of UFC main event vs. Whittaker with illness ... (ESPN)

Khamzat Chimaev has been pulled from the main event against Robert Whittaker because he has been "violently ill." He will be replaced by Ikram Aliskerov.

Aussie UFC star's big blow as 'violently ill' rival pulls out of ... (Fox Sports)

Aussie UFC star's big blow as 'violently ill' rival pulls out of blockbuster fight.

UFC 303 instant reaction: McGregor-Chandler cancellation, Pereira ... (ESPN)

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are out. Alex Pereira and Jiri Procházka are in. Here's a breakdown of the UFC 303 changes.

McGregor out of UFC 303 due to injury (RTE.ie)

The exit of the Irish fighter also leaves his scheduled welterweight opponent, Michael Chandler, off the card for the 29 June event in Las Vegas. It is unclear ...

UFC Saudi Arabia Takes A Huge Hit With Chimaev Falling 'Violently Ill' (Forbes)

Khamzat Chimaev seemingly has a serious illness, and is out of the UFC Saudi Arabia main event. Ikram Aliskerov is replacing him as Robert Whittaker's ...

Alex Pereira explains accepting UFC 303 main event on short notice (Yahoo Sports)

After Conor McGregor withdrew from UFC 303, Alex Pereira stepped in to save the day with a main event vs. Jiri Prochazka.

Dana White -- Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler UFC 303 fight off ... (ESPN)

Conor McGregor will no longer fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to injury. The new main event is a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira ...

Injured McGregor pulls out of UFC return (Yahoo Sports)

Conor McGregor's comeback fight has been cancelled due to injury just two weeks before he was due to face Michael Chandler in Las Vegas.

Khamzat Chimaev's manager reveals 'persistent illness' forced him ... (Yahoo Sports)

Khamzat Chimaev continues to struggle finding activity in the octagon. Dana White revealed that Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was too “violently ill” to make ...

Chimaev Out, Aliskerov In Against Robert Whittaker For UFC Saudi ... (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Former Middleweight Champion Headlines UFC's First Event In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Against Ikram Aliskerov.

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