Conor McGregor Withdraws from UFC 303 Due to Injury; Pereira vs. Prochazka Announced as New Main Event

Conor McGregor has withdrawn from his highly anticipated UFC 303 bout against Michael Chandler due to an injury, confirmed by UFC President Dana White. White dispelled rumors that McGregor was leveraging his withdrawal to renegotiate his contract, emphasizing McGregor's professionalism and genuine injury. This cancellation has led to Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka being announced as the new main event for UFC 303. Dana White also stated he would refrain from discussing McGregor's future until he has fully recovered. UFC veteran Chael Sonnen expressed concerns over the potential impact on UFC if McGregor does not return and the hypothetical consequences if Dana White ever steps down from his role. Despite the setback, White remains committed to UFC's global expansion plans, including a landmark event in Saudi Arabia in 2024.