UFC 303 is just a few weeks away, and fans are getting impatient with UFC CEO Dana White’s slow rollout of the fight card. Since the last announcement of Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr., fans have been clamoring for more fights to be revealed. It looks like the UFC is not in the mood to fulfill their wish just yet, but Joe Pyfer has other plans.

Meanwhile, in a move that might appease fight fans eager for more UFC 303 updates, UFC middleweight contender Joe Pyfer has taken to Instagram. Pyfer, who hasn’t stepped foot in the octagon since his defeat to Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night on February 11th, recently shared an Instagram story hinting at the rumored Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler headline fight for the UFC 303 card.

In the world of social media, fact-checking any news online is crucial. While Joe Pyfer’s shared roamed card is exciting, it hasn’t been verified by any official UFC representative. As of right now, only four fights have been confirmed by the UFC: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler (welterweight), Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (middleweight), Michelle Waterson Gomez vs. Gillian Robertson (women’s strawweight), and Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (light heavyweight).

No UFC official has commented on the rumored fight card shared on Pyfer’s Instagram story. While these viral, rumored matchups can be a strategic way to generate publicity, we saw a similar situation two months ago when Dana White quickly shut down media reports of a fake Khamzat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya fight, calling it “trash.”

UFC CEO Dana White denies Khamzat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya matchup

UFC CEO Dan White lashes out at MMA media outlets for fueling a recent rumor about a fake fight card. The controversy seemed to stem from a fan-made poster depicting Khmazat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Several prominent social media pages are known for their MMA coverage and shared the poster without verifying its authenticity, leading to widespread confusion.

White took to his Instagram story to express his frustration: “Not happening. It was a fake post. All the MMA media that ran with it are the problem. Absolute CLOWNS!”. He further urged fans to be cautious of unreliable sources, highlighting instances where even established outlets like The Independent and Yahoo Sports reported false information.

The spread of misinformation isn’t limited to fight cards. Recently, even a reputable media outlet like CNBC fell victim to the eviction of fake news. They mistakenly reported the arrest of UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones by Albuquerque police for allegedly threatening a female drug testing agent. Later, Jones addressed the false arrest reports in a statement released on X (formally known as Twitter), clarifying the controversy.