Roman Dolidze will be replacing Carlos Ulberg in the upcoming UFC 303 main card fight against Anthony Smith. This comes after Ulberg became the latest fighter to be removed from what has been a constantly changing fight card. Dolidze, a middleweight ranked No. 10 in the UFC, will be moving up to light heavyweight for this short-notice opportunity. Despite being on a two-fight losing streak, Dolidze has a chance to knock off the No. 10-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC and potentially revitalize his career in a different weight class.
For Anthony Smith, the change in opponent means he won’t have the same opportunity to prove himself as he would have against Ulberg. However, he will still face a spirited challenge from Dolidze, a veteran fighter who is likely desperate for a win. The top portion of the UFC 303 main card, scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena as part of International Fight Week, has seen multiple changes since it was first announced. Initially, Conor McGregor was set to face Michael Chandler in the main event, but McGregor had to withdraw due to a broken toe. This led to a title fight between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka being added as the main event.
The co-main event was initially Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree, but Rountree’s positive drug test led to Carlos Ulberg replacing him. However, Hill’s knee injuries caused him to withdraw, leading to Anthony Smith stepping in and now Dolidze replacing Ulberg. The constantly shifting card has made it challenging to keep up, but the updated lineup for UFC 303 includes a mix of exciting matchups in various weight classes. Fans can look forward to fights between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes, Mayra Bueno Silva and Macy Chiasson, Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page, and more.
As the event approaches, fans can expect more coverage and updates on the UFC 303 fight card. The main event will feature a highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka for the Light Heavyweight Championship. With standout matchups like Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva, Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili, and Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs. Gillian Robertson, the event promises to deliver an action-packed night of fights. Stay tuned for more information leading up to the event and immediate coverage following the main event on June 29.
