Cue the “Foggy Dew,” Conor McGregor is again.
Throughout a quick however eye-catching promo through the UFC 301 broadcast, the promotion launched its first official video package deal for UFC 303, the June 29 pay-per-view occasion headlined by McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) vs. Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC). The occasion takes place at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.
The video launched Saturday confirmed McGregor, as he paced back-and-forth, below a dimly lit inexperienced gentle that highlighted his define however saved his options within the shadows. McGregor then did his signature double-kiss of fingers as he does throughout pre-fight introductions.
THE RETURN ⏳ #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/RJQz3X8e5F
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) Might 5, 2024
The 24-second teaser was the primary official video promotion the pay-per-view has obtained since Dana White’s announcement April 13 following the conclusion of UFC 300.
McGregor, 35, returns from an almost three-year layoff after he suffered a damaged leg in his trilogy struggle vs. Dustin Poirier then ventured into Hollywood along with his co-star position reverse Jake Gyllenhaal in “Highway Home.”
Chandler, 38, has sat on the sidelines as he’s waited for McGregor’s return. He most just lately competed in a November 2022 loss to Poirier, then coached “The Final Fighter 31” reverse McGregor in 2023.
The present UFC 303 struggle card consists of:
- Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler
- Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree
- Andre Fili vs. Cub Swanson
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Joe Pyfer
- Gillian Robertson vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez
- Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson
- Vinicius Oliveira vs. Ricky Simon
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 303.
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