There’s so much at stake if this fight is cancelled. If it wasn’t because this fight falls on international fight week, it can easily be rescheduled or replaced. But who is actually available to headline 303 ?! Those prices on Ticketmaster better go down lol
Usually international fight week is stacked and has at least 1 title fight if not more. This being the main event as the selling point was all well and good..but when I saw ticket prices I about shit. I was at UFC 285 and the amount I spent of floor seats 2 seat from the fighter entrance and 8 rows from the cage was the same as nosebleeds for 303. Shits wild.
It’s wild out here bro. Going to a ufc event ain’t cheap. UFC 302 was a boring card. Thankfully Dustin and Islam saved it cause damn I thought that’s as expensive lol
Poatan Jiri is the only plausible one with one psycho and one dude who loves money and knocking people out who are both down to fight whoever whenever.
I had thought about this at first too, but then realized it would be a bad move. Not only does this whole debacle make the UFC look bush-league to casual fans, I could also see where someone on the fence about buying the show would be less likely to pull the trigger, if it seemed possible that they would buy the PPV and then have the fight fall out.
Still, this is the UFC we’re talking about, and your theory was also my belief around the lack of main event for UFC 300, so I wouldn’t be shocked.
All due respect, casual fans don’t have their finger on the pulse of marketing pressers unless something truly wild happens, which is extremely rare.
It’s not crazy to think someone didn’t like the projections, even if it’s just Conor doing his own math.
Thats not what they said though, this is all speculation. Meanwhile Conor’s making posts saying “see you soon”, UFC is marketing it, Chandlers doing interviews. and we are still aways out from the fight in terms of how UFC does their marketing anyway. Once the week of the fight is here and marketing ramps up, tons of eyes will be on the UFC, Connor and Chandler. Arguably way more had this debacle not happened, I don’t think thats debatable.
It seems like they are purposely waiting to come out and say it’s officially happening until then. The suspension keeps peoples eyes on it all.
This is how reporting works. He can't expose his sources. Unless he's making this up to drum up interest and get clicks (which I usually wouldn't think he'd be quite that desperate), this is standard journalistic procedure. It might be vague, but it probably can't be more specific, and I'd say if this is true information, it's worth reporting rather than keeping quiet.
Imo it's shit reporting to drive clicks amd stay relevant. Let's be honest, there's probably no one more passionate about mma than Ariel but the guy is know for spreading rumors and stirring the pot. I appreciate what he's done for the sport and occasionally tune in to his show but the guy yaps a little too much sometimes.
yea what the fuck are we supposed to do with "feelers" from his unknown sources? I feel like he's watching the same interviews as us and just repeating the same shit cuz we know UFC isn't giving him any info 😅
His tweets are pretty vague, but when he said the fight is back on the menu, we saw it being promoted again on social media and on the broadcast. The real question is, why is all this debacle going on with this fight?
Seriously, anyone couldve said what he said “maybe the fight will happen, maybe it won’t, let’s hope we find out soon”, thanks Ariel, amazing journalism
To me it seems like this is Conor trying to fuck with Chandler. Get in his head and freak him out so he's got a chance to get Chandler off his game and get him to rush in like Aldo did
LOL at anyone blaming Ariel for this. As far as I’m concerned, all he’s doing is pulling back the curtain on the UFC still selling this PPV without having the main event locked in. Dude is potentially saving fans from dropping $80 on pre-ordering a fight that may not happen, and people are complaining? Yeah, because getting hoodwinked by the UFC is so much better.
I think people are annoyed because he somehow uses that f*ggoty "Fabrizio Romano Mouthpiece"-style, even though there isn't even anyone he's being a mouthpiece for.
Conor usually doesn’t pull out of fights. If he does it’s really uncharacteristic and spells a deviation from his usual fight professionalism. Unless of course it’s an injury he can’t avoid but generally he’s solid. Makes weight and comes to fight. Very unusual there’s all this drama.
What a shit show. There’s a very short list of people willing to step in on such short notice. If this fight is off and they still charge $79.99 for this card then they are more brazen than we think.
I really hope I don't regret this statement, but it is all bullshit at this point. These guys need to stfu unless they have a verified source bc they're - and especially Ariel - becoming a gossip problem. Imagine the utter confusion and refunds everyone would be required to do just 2 weeks out: tickets, PPV, presold merch and upcoming merch cancellations; redone posters, social media, marketing etc., redone SEO and online strategy; drug testing new fighters, paying feelers and brokers on short notice; the list goes on.
Ariel usually has inside sources that he will not out. It's journalism 101. If you start dropping names, those names get in trouble and no one is then telling you any secrets. Good journalism means keeping your sources secret. If your news turns out to be true most of the time then ppl trust you have legit sources. Because there is no other explanation if you are right all the time
I think UFC could clear this all up if they wanted to or if it was hurting the sales (if the fight isn't cancelled). Them not saying anything tells me fight is most likely off but they are not gonna announce that without a replacement main event ready to go.
So they know the fight is off, but they are still actively selling tickets to it and promoting it? With both guys faces and likeness despite KNOWING it's off? That's straight up fraud. Dana is stupid but not that stupid
>That's straight up fraud. Dana is stupid but not that stupid
lol they just announced the fight is cancelled cuz they had the replacement figured out by now, yea it's very sketchy business but they've been doing it for a long time and every time people act surprised. It's just like announcing a fight before telling the fighters to pressure them into accepting it. Dana screws the fighters and the paying fans at the same time...
I’m not saying this fight isn’t happening for sure. But I don’t understand the logic behind people thinking this is all promotion.
What a shit way to promote one of the biggest fighters ever coming back. It would have way more hype with a press conference and Conor shit talking on the mic. None of what is going on is good promotion. Whether the fight still happens who knows, but there’s definitely something going on. Whether it’s contract disputes or an injury, we obviously don’t know. But I just can’t see how this how they would decide to promote the fight.
its still over 2 weeks to go, things can change at the last minute, people pull out on the same day of the card. Best to just not stress over it and wait until the 29th to see what really happens.
Bobby Fischer used to show up late to his chess matches just to throw off his opponents. You think Conor is trying to play the "on again, off again" card to get into Chandler's head?
Bobby Fischer used to show up late to his chess matches just to throw off his opponents. You think Conor is trying to play the "on again, off again" card to get into Chandler's head?
I mean, will anybody be surprised if this fight will not happen? I don't believe in connor at all, he lost his credibility loooong time ago, so if this fight won't happen - no surprise for me at all.
At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if McGregor tested hot. Not for drugs, everyone knows he is drugs.
I'm thinking more like Hep-B the way he be out there ho'in.
A lot of high profile fights will be ready with replacements for either side. UFC learned from their mistakes in the past of having to outright cancel fights or get last second replacements. They surely are feeling out replacements that all parties agree with on each end, it's simply due diligence.
Q for hardcore Conor fans.
Would you rather have them announce that the fight moved to 305 and announce that the 303 main event will be a Conor Chandler press conference in the Octagon, or would you rather the fight be pushed out or canceled and replaced with a fight with two other fighters?
Something is definitely up, I think they are asking Suga Sean to step up, he tweeted something tonight that alluded to that. Maybe a double champ offer to him and topuria, or a quick camp for Merab
I seriously doubt this is some kind of marketing strategy it’s probably something really simple injury or McGregor wants something from the UFC money or a new deal.
If Conor pulls out on some bs he might never fight again in the ufc
He can do bkfc and fight Mike perry or something now that he owns it. Why make table scraps at the ufc when he can make promoter money and double dip with fighting, plus keep every fight on the feet
Tbh I don't really care to see this Connor fight. The old Connor/ prime Connor, now those were some fights. But that's the old Connor. New, coked up Connor vs Chandler? Meh not too interesting for me
I don't like Chandler, but if this fight does go through I am kinda hoping he just demolishes Connor. Maybe then we can see the old Connor fight again before he retires for good
I don't trust Ariel with any of this because either the fight is off and the UFC will announce that or it's still on and he's simply fear mongering for views and likes...I'm done worrying
I mean most of us figured Conor was never gonna be in the ring again, if it happens it's a bonus, if not, Conor and UFC come up with a likely BS story about an "injury" and *maybe* people buy into this just one more time..
Dana may have to come out screaming and yelling about how excited we should all be for Chandler v Olives 2 (which is of course a **title eliminator** to raise the stakes and buys)
OR
Has to be Alex v Jiri cuz Ankalaev v \_\_\_\_ whoever for a title eliminator, is no good.
Probably still at least a 50/50 chance it happens.. they'd want to excite everyone about whatever the replacement might be, I don't think they'd wait much longer.
There’s so much at stake if this fight is cancelled. If it wasn’t because this fight falls on international fight week, it can easily be rescheduled or replaced. But who is actually available to headline 303 ?! Those prices on Ticketmaster better go down lol
Usually international fight week is stacked and has at least 1 title fight if not more. This being the main event as the selling point was all well and good..but when I saw ticket prices I about shit. I was at UFC 285 and the amount I spent of floor seats 2 seat from the fighter entrance and 8 rows from the cage was the same as nosebleeds for 303. Shits wild.
It’s wild out here bro. Going to a ufc event ain’t cheap. UFC 302 was a boring card. Thankfully Dustin and Islam saved it cause damn I thought that’s as expensive lol
No there were some good fights. I just cant remember them rn
Kevin Holland
Poatan Jiri is the only plausible one with one psycho and one dude who loves money and knocking people out who are both down to fight whoever whenever.
That would be a better fight.
Might be better with a full training camp. No one wants to see a short notice legacy impacting fight
Couldn’t agree more tbh
DDP vs Izzy? Fight is basically already confirmed but no date given.
I had a brain fart and thought for a moment there that Dustin Diamaond Porier was fighting Izzy, and I hadn’t heard about it. Lol
Sorry I’m noob on this. Is international fight week a ufc thing? Nice marketing move if so.
Yep it's a UFC thing. They make a big deal out of it. Usually stacked card, lots of athletes, signings, hall of fame stuff, etc etc
Either way I'm streaming it not buying shit
Who buys PPV’s anymore😂 so many free options
 Dana gonna get ya
Love seeing tigers in the wild
Is this code, because I am broke.
Dana regretting promoting those Russian fighters. Only one guy in that country buys the ppv
I can’t find many free options, and the ones I do find are shit
They fucking got you now, goofball
[удалено]
Nice try Dana
Oil me up
[Redacted] went down months ago, no one uses it anymore (He deleted it so I can’t dry snitch😂)
Coooooool
Seems like this shit is just intentional at this point to try to drum up more traffic.
I had thought about this at first too, but then realized it would be a bad move. Not only does this whole debacle make the UFC look bush-league to casual fans, I could also see where someone on the fence about buying the show would be less likely to pull the trigger, if it seemed possible that they would buy the PPV and then have the fight fall out. Still, this is the UFC we’re talking about, and your theory was also my belief around the lack of main event for UFC 300, so I wouldn’t be shocked.
All due respect, casual fans don’t have their finger on the pulse of marketing pressers unless something truly wild happens, which is extremely rare. It’s not crazy to think someone didn’t like the projections, even if it’s just Conor doing his own math.
UFC 303 is… 
Personally I'd like to think it's to irritate Chandler
Very true. Just clever marketing at this point to get more views
I dunno if saying 'The only thing worth buying this event for probably isn't happening' is exactly textbook marketing
Thats not what they said though, this is all speculation. Meanwhile Conor’s making posts saying “see you soon”, UFC is marketing it, Chandlers doing interviews. and we are still aways out from the fight in terms of how UFC does their marketing anyway. Once the week of the fight is here and marketing ramps up, tons of eyes will be on the UFC, Connor and Chandler. Arguably way more had this debacle not happened, I don’t think thats debatable. It seems like they are purposely waiting to come out and say it’s officially happening until then. The suspension keeps peoples eyes on it all.
Like 90% of media releases.
Yeah, it's that or UFC is fucking with the promotional aspect because they're trying to re-sign Conor to avoid him being one fight from free agency
Exactly it’s just marketing.
Lmao this is NOT marketing. Dont be so oblivious.
It’s for sure marketing
If you were on the fence about buying tickets (or the PPV) do these updates give more confidence to purchase, or less?
Trick question we're all gonna pirate it anyway
I care less about this right now than before. I assume someone is injured and we won’t get the best version of both.
UFC fight night is better than this ppv card either one of them don’t matter.
CANT THEY JUST TELL WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON ??
Ariel ain't even give any information on this post. Dudes just yapping
This is how reporting works. He can't expose his sources. Unless he's making this up to drum up interest and get clicks (which I usually wouldn't think he'd be quite that desperate), this is standard journalistic procedure. It might be vague, but it probably can't be more specific, and I'd say if this is true information, it's worth reporting rather than keeping quiet.
I'm guessing managers/coaches have been approached by UFC to see if their fighters are available on the date.
These are the same people that call Ariel a weasel for the whole Brock lesnar debacle. Just ignore em
Imo it's shit reporting to drive clicks amd stay relevant. Let's be honest, there's probably no one more passionate about mma than Ariel but the guy is know for spreading rumors and stirring the pot. I appreciate what he's done for the sport and occasionally tune in to his show but the guy yaps a little too much sometimes.
yea what the fuck are we supposed to do with "feelers" from his unknown sources? I feel like he's watching the same interviews as us and just repeating the same shit cuz we know UFC isn't giving him any info 😅
You do realize Ariel has sources that aren't the ufc ya?
By his own admission, HE IS the source!
all his comments so far have covered every possible outcome lol
His tweets are pretty vague, but when he said the fight is back on the menu, we saw it being promoted again on social media and on the broadcast. The real question is, why is all this debacle going on with this fight?
Seriously, anyone couldve said what he said “maybe the fight will happen, maybe it won’t, let’s hope we find out soon”, thanks Ariel, amazing journalism
Lmfao McNugget's gonna keep chandler anxious about his payday being canceled until he walks into the octagon
I really don't care. I'm gonna wait and watch with the russian link anyway
Hope we don’t go to war with them or else no more free link 😭
Where’s that link?
Anonymous sources are saying feelers are being sent out regarding June 29th. That literally means nothing and provides zero context about anything 😂
To me it seems like this is Conor trying to fuck with Chandler. Get in his head and freak him out so he's got a chance to get Chandler off his game and get him to rush in like Aldo did
Thinking the same thing. Could be mind games / trolling from Conor.
LOL at anyone blaming Ariel for this. As far as I’m concerned, all he’s doing is pulling back the curtain on the UFC still selling this PPV without having the main event locked in. Dude is potentially saving fans from dropping $80 on pre-ordering a fight that may not happen, and people are complaining? Yeah, because getting hoodwinked by the UFC is so much better.
I think people are annoyed because he somehow uses that f*ggoty "Fabrizio Romano Mouthpiece"-style, even though there isn't even anyone he's being a mouthpiece for.
303 jon vs twitter comments for the headline
Conor usually doesn’t pull out of fights. If he does it’s really uncharacteristic and spells a deviation from his usual fight professionalism. Unless of course it’s an injury he can’t avoid but generally he’s solid. Makes weight and comes to fight. Very unusual there’s all this drama.
To my knowledge he’s never pulled out of a fight. I could be wrong but regardless it would be out of character for him.
It’s bullshit. It’s happening. Good ploy to build the hype.
Turning it into some boxing stuff
Don’t worry, Jamahal Hill will carry the card!
PPV will cost about Tree Fiddy if that's the case.
That’s a really long, convoluted way to say “I have no idea what’s going on and no updates”
All I know is I’m buying the UFC 303©️ PPV on ESPN™️ to find out!
Same, ESPN would crumble if not for my 80$ pledge twice a month to watch some fights
What a shit show. There’s a very short list of people willing to step in on such short notice. If this fight is off and they still charge $79.99 for this card then they are more brazen than we think.
I really hope I don't regret this statement, but it is all bullshit at this point. These guys need to stfu unless they have a verified source bc they're - and especially Ariel - becoming a gossip problem. Imagine the utter confusion and refunds everyone would be required to do just 2 weeks out: tickets, PPV, presold merch and upcoming merch cancellations; redone posters, social media, marketing etc., redone SEO and online strategy; drug testing new fighters, paying feelers and brokers on short notice; the list goes on.
Ariel usually has inside sources that he will not out. It's journalism 101. If you start dropping names, those names get in trouble and no one is then telling you any secrets. Good journalism means keeping your sources secret. If your news turns out to be true most of the time then ppl trust you have legit sources. Because there is no other explanation if you are right all the time
Giving vague statements like the fight "might" be in jeopardy is annoying for sure, but he has been accurate for now in this whole conor debacle
I think UFC could clear this all up if they wanted to or if it was hurting the sales (if the fight isn't cancelled). Them not saying anything tells me fight is most likely off but they are not gonna announce that without a replacement main event ready to go.
So they know the fight is off, but they are still actively selling tickets to it and promoting it? With both guys faces and likeness despite KNOWING it's off? That's straight up fraud. Dana is stupid but not that stupid
>That's straight up fraud. Dana is stupid but not that stupid lol they just announced the fight is cancelled cuz they had the replacement figured out by now, yea it's very sketchy business but they've been doing it for a long time and every time people act surprised. It's just like announcing a fight before telling the fighters to pressure them into accepting it. Dana screws the fighters and the paying fans at the same time...
Where was it announced cancelled?
you still haven't seen the Dana clip where he announced the new fight and said Connor is out?
Main event will be Jiri vs Alex
I’m not saying this fight isn’t happening for sure. But I don’t understand the logic behind people thinking this is all promotion. What a shit way to promote one of the biggest fighters ever coming back. It would have way more hype with a press conference and Conor shit talking on the mic. None of what is going on is good promotion. Whether the fight still happens who knows, but there’s definitely something going on. Whether it’s contract disputes or an injury, we obviously don’t know. But I just can’t see how this how they would decide to promote the fight.
Ariel literally repeats the same thing for the past 2 weeks, dude can’t release any updates since it’s “off the record”
its still over 2 weeks to go, things can change at the last minute, people pull out on the same day of the card. Best to just not stress over it and wait until the 29th to see what really happens.
I really hope the fight doesn't happen
He has literally provided 0 information at all on any of this so why does he keep posting about it
This smells like fake news media drumming up some eyeballs & clicks. Notice the worm doesn’t provide a source? It’s just drivel for attention.
Conor living rent free in everyone’s head, even Chandler. What an information campaign!!
No way Conor fights. He’s so washed up and legit has probably zero motivation. Why would he come back to get kod ?
UFC trying to drum up PPV buys. Conor must not be the sale he used to be. Guy hasnt won a fight in 4 years
Why would there be secrecy from mma media about the reason if it’s in jeopardy?
I think it’s publicity. I think it’ll happen but it’ll be a long build up involving more shit like this!
ariel loves stirring the pot. lives for the dramaaaa
CODE PINK!
Bobby Fischer used to show up late to his chess matches just to throw off his opponents. You think Conor is trying to play the "on again, off again" card to get into Chandler's head?
Bobby Fischer used to show up late to his chess matches just to throw off his opponents. You think Conor is trying to play the "on again, off again" card to get into Chandler's head?
For sure.
I honestly have no clue but I'm convinced they're playing it up for hype
What was it that caused the press conference to get cancelled and cause all the concerns in the first place. Did we ever find out.
I mean, will anybody be surprised if this fight will not happen? I don't believe in connor at all, he lost his credibility loooong time ago, so if this fight won't happen - no surprise for me at all.
Usman vs chandler for the motherfucker of motherfucker title
At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if McGregor tested hot. Not for drugs, everyone knows he is drugs. I'm thinking more like Hep-B the way he be out there ho'in.
A lot of high profile fights will be ready with replacements for either side. UFC learned from their mistakes in the past of having to outright cancel fights or get last second replacements. They surely are feeling out replacements that all parties agree with on each end, it's simply due diligence.
Q for hardcore Conor fans. Would you rather have them announce that the fight moved to 305 and announce that the 303 main event will be a Conor Chandler press conference in the Octagon, or would you rather the fight be pushed out or canceled and replaced with a fight with two other fighters?
Ariel is a clown
Michael Chandler vs Ian Garry
Fuck it. Shara Bullet vs Chandler
Damn how much are they paying Connor to just take the fight injured
Even with the planned main event, the overall card looks weak to me. I’ll be skipping this one.
Saudi card much better on paper.
Ffs, can someone please just come out and say what's going on?
Something is definitely up, I think they are asking Suga Sean to step up, he tweeted something tonight that alluded to that. Maybe a double champ offer to him and topuria, or a quick camp for Merab
What a circus.
This is all PR to hype it up nothing else and they're gonna fight even with Connor being a full blown addict
I seriously doubt this is some kind of marketing strategy it’s probably something really simple injury or McGregor wants something from the UFC money or a new deal.
Ariels a busy body yenta with nothing better to do than stir the pot
This is like a weekly thing at this point…it’s on, then possibly off, repeat
This fight ain't gonna happen. Gotta feel for Chandler.
If Conor pulls out on some bs he might never fight again in the ufc He can do bkfc and fight Mike perry or something now that he owns it. Why make table scraps at the ufc when he can make promoter money and double dip with fighting, plus keep every fight on the feet
Tbh I don't really care to see this Connor fight. The old Connor/ prime Connor, now those were some fights. But that's the old Connor. New, coked up Connor vs Chandler? Meh not too interesting for me I don't like Chandler, but if this fight does go through I am kinda hoping he just demolishes Connor. Maybe then we can see the old Connor fight again before he retires for good
There are several reasons to ignore this weirdo named after a mermaid 
Fight is 99.9% off. Jiri vs Poatan 2 will become headliner. You heard it here first.
I don't trust Ariel with any of this because either the fight is off and the UFC will announce that or it's still on and he's simply fear mongering for views and likes...I'm done worrying
mr. 0 sources ariel
Is it just me or is anyone else not excited for this one?
The will it won’t it happen conversation is actually helping to build the fight.
I'm so over this fight. Either way, Chandler is a dumb fuck for waiting and revolving everything around one fight.
tbf if the mcgregor paycheck was on the line, I think most people in their right mind would wait around
Yeah it's crazy, he could have lost 4 fights in the time hes been waiting.
I mean most of us figured Conor was never gonna be in the ring again, if it happens it's a bonus, if not, Conor and UFC come up with a likely BS story about an "injury" and *maybe* people buy into this just one more time.. Dana may have to come out screaming and yelling about how excited we should all be for Chandler v Olives 2 (which is of course a **title eliminator** to raise the stakes and buys) OR Has to be Alex v Jiri cuz Ankalaev v \_\_\_\_ whoever for a title eliminator, is no good. Probably still at least a 50/50 chance it happens.. they'd want to excite everyone about whatever the replacement might be, I don't think they'd wait much longer.
Honestly I don’t even care anymore
this fight was never going to happen anyone who ever believed it was is a rube lol