McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. While he was slated to face Michael Chandler since early 2023, their fight, initially set for June 29 at UFC 303, was canceled after McGregor withdrew due to a toe injury
Organization President Dana White announced Thursday night on X that light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in UFC 303.