UFC 303 is almost upon us, and many in the mixed martial arts community have been posting some late takes on the event.
The promotion hosts its latest pay-per-view card from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, tonight, where International Fight Week will conclude with championship stakes inside the Octagon.
Headlining UFC 303, ex-titleholder Jiří Procházka is tasked with getting the better of light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, a feat that former kingpin Jamahal Hill most recently failed to achieve at UFC 300 and that “BJP” himself fell short of last November.
The co-main event, meanwhile, will see two-time featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega serve as the toughest test to date for surging Brazilian Diego Lopes. They’ll compete at lightweight after “T-City’s” weight cut struggles forced a late divisional switch.
Also on the lineup, light heavyweight veteran Anthony Smith faces a Roman Dolidze who is returning to the division in which he went undefeated before dropping to 185 pounds, Mayra Bueno Silva makes the walk for the first time since failing to capture the bantamweight gold, and undefeated welterweight Ian Garry looks to back up his claims of superiority over knockout artist Michael “Venom” Page.
To prepare yourself for tonight’s event, catch up on the latest betting odds here, look back on the faceoffs from Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins here, and follow along with the results and highlights here, live from 6 PM ET.
MMA Community Gives Final Thoughts On UFC 303: ‘Jiří Fights Against The Evil Spirits Today’
UFC 303 will get underway shortly, meaning the buildup and time for talking is almost over.
The MMA community is sure to be locked in and engaged in hot discussion over the events that unfold in the coming hours, but throughout today, plenty have been getting in their late predictions and final thoughts on the momentous occasion.
Casuals in for a shock when MVP knocks out Ian Garry tonight #UFC303
— he who remains (@_Disloyal) June 29, 2024
JIRI FIGHTS AGAINST THE EVIL SPIRITS TODAY. #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/A0zKPXytAA
— Austin Martin (@austinitram) June 29, 2024
The early prelims have Arlovski. Thats madness. The original Wolverine. #UFC303
— PennyFleamarket (@pennyfleamarket) June 29, 2024
And new… #UFC303
— woods.ai (@robw00ds) June 29, 2024
I ain’t gonna lie it sucks to remember that Connor was supposed to be fighting tonight. Alex has taken over as the top dog in the sport. If he wins tonight you cannot question it. Dude has saved the UFC numerous times. #UFC303
— Trench (@TrenchPicks_) June 29, 2024
I wouldn’t mind losing every single bet this weekend to see a Michael Venom Page KO tonight #UFC303 #GamblingX
— Marlo Stanfield (@AAOnline94) June 29, 2024
It's going to be war tonight #UFC303
— James Dutton (@CoolAsTheMFFan) June 29, 2024
Lowkey bummed out that @TheNotoriousMMA and @MikeChandlerMMA aren't fighting at #UFC303 tonight.
— Michael Silverfang (@WorldsWorstHero) June 29, 2024
Alex Pereira is a combat sports marketing dream #UFC303
— Jon Belshaw (@ChubbyBelshaw) June 29, 2024
Gotta give it to MVP and Ian Gary they have sold this card pretty well, jiri done his bit too with all the juju chat! Considering it was supposed to be mcgregors return im still pretty pumped for #UFC303
— Bachelor Dubz (@OffTheTopDubz) June 29, 2024
You guys know that this is a better main event that the crazy Irishman #UFC303 https://t.co/mw6Kq0W2dc
— The MMA Kid (@CityHunterkai) June 29, 2024
I think if there's ever a time for Ian Garry to make Chute Box proud & snatch a Sub victory, it's tonight. #ufc303
— Chet McGet (@CheezieMcfresh1) June 29, 2024
We know what to expect from Alex and he’s gonna bring it every fight. It was an early stoppage last time with Jiri and I thought he was doing great before he got clipped. If Jiri can be more careful checking the kicks while maintaining pressure then he might take that W. #UFC303
— Aeron Sumilong (@AeronYsrael) June 29, 2024
Mouth tape Ortega era is about to begin #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/oagidSOCdu
— Savage (@Savage29492304) June 29, 2024
am I buggin to say Vinicius Oliveira is very live to beat Ricky Simon?
I def think so .. odds here are strange #ufc303
— hybrid. (@KeysRealTalk) June 29, 2024
Mayra Bueno Silva by sub tonight #UFC303
— Lee Now (@Gosurf911) June 29, 2024
I actually want Ian Garry to knock MVP the fuck out #UFC303
— Bayode (@B4yode) June 29, 2024
Jiri making his walk out for #ufc303 pic.twitter.com/0Ur4VGqv64
— Ms. Makhachev (@Ms_Makhachev) June 29, 2024
Is it weird that the fight I’m looking forward to watching the most today is Fili vs Swanson? I just feel like it’s the perfect match up#UFC303
— Elvis Sinosickk (@elvissinosickk) June 29, 2024
Does the ufc have any rules forbidding magical spirits? Really scared some shits gonna go down tonight #UFC303
— Rob Anfuk (@rob_anfuk) June 29, 2024
I really hope Joe Pyfer feels like being Joe Pyfer today#UFC303
— Elvis Sinosickk (@elvissinosickk) June 29, 2024
It’s unfortunate that my Czech brother will be sacrificed today for the public to watch. But Alex Poatan is just that great. This is his moment, his weight division, his time. #UFC303
— Damien Bartonek (@tvBartonek) June 29, 2024
If you’re not team MVP tonight literally delete ur account #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/xmqcYrot6I
— Ian “The Panic Wrestler” Garry (@AljosPookie) June 29, 2024
Seen a lot of people's picks so far and hardly anyone is picking MVP to beat Ian Garry except @LeroneMurphy
I'm going against the crowd and saying Venom shocks the world tonight ….. Hopefully #UFC303 @Michaelpage247 pic.twitter.com/p7EbeJ880I
— (@RedWolfMMA) June 29, 2024
If Jiri doesn't trip out on this black magic stuff tonight I can honestly see a knockout. Very 50/50 fight in my mind #ufc303 #internationalfightweek
— BarbaricMMA (@UFCUFCUFC13) June 29, 2024
Who else thinks that Ian vs MVP is either going to be a straight up banger, or a straight up snooze fest?#UFC303
— ggc_Jason (@ggc_jason) June 29, 2024
Managers about to catch me in the break room watching #UFC303.
— DrelleKen⚜️ (@DrelleKen) June 29, 2024
