Las Vegas, NV – Saturday’s much-anticipated UFC 303 main event faced a significant setback due to Conor McGregor’s unfortunate injury. However, despite this unexpected turn of events, fight fans can still expect an evening filled with thrilling matchups and championship action.

Following McGregor’s withdrawal from the fight against Michael Chandler due to a broken toe, UFC swiftly moved to salvage the event. Although the replacement headliner may not feature the star power of McGregor’s return after a three-year hiatus, the fight for the championship belt promises an intense showdown.

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has agreed to a rematch with former champion Jiří Procházka at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The two fighters previously met at UFC 295, with Pereira securing the vacant light heavyweight title with a second-round TKO victory.

In an unprecedented turn of events, the co-main event will showcase a last-minute bout at 165 pounds between rising prospect Diego Lopes and late-notice replacement Dan Ige. Originally slated to face Brian Ortega, Lopes now finds himself up against a new opponent due to Ortega’s sudden illness.

As the night unfolds, fight fans can follow all the action, results, and highlights through Yahoo Sports’ live blog for comprehensive coverage of UFC 303. From unexpected matchups to thrilling bouts, the event promises to deliver excitement and entertainment to viewers around the world.

In a night filled with twists and turns, UFC 303 may have experienced setbacks, but the fighters are ready to put on a show for fans. With a mix of championship clashes, last-minute matchups, and unexpected outcomes, the event is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the final bell rings.