<p>UFC 303 was supposed to be a blockbuster showdown between UFC icons Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.</p> <p>However, there’s been a drastic change of plans after McGregor suffered an injury in camp.</p> <p>Their fight is off, but Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka is well and truly on. Both men have stepped up on short notice to scrap for the light heavyweight title in what is a mouthwatering match up.</p> <p>In addition to this bout there are plenty of other fascinating fights scheduled for UFC 303 and we’ve previewed the best of them.</p> <p>For the latest analysis, odds and betting tips for UFC 303, check out our preview and predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Headlining UFC 303 is this intriguing rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazaka.</p> <p>What makes this matchup so fascinating is the stylistic matchup and fireworks we saw in their first match.</p> <p>Pereira won their inaugural meeting with a second round TKO, so expect Prochazka to come out swinging here looking to settle the score.</p> <p>We expect Jiri to push forward and initiate a chaotic firefight with his counterpart Alex.</p> <p>Ultimately though, we’re predicting Pereira to find the button again and starch Jiri with his trademark left hook.</p> <p>That being said, Prochazka had success in their first fight with both take downs as well as landing impactful shots, so there is some merit to backing the contender here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Pereira via second round TKO.</p>

<h2>Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The fireworks keep coming at UFC 303 with this absolute fan favourite matchup!</p> <p>Both Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes are top tier submission artists - with this fight potentially serving as the decider of who is the best grappler in the division</p> <p>Both fighters also have an aggressive bottom game style of grappling plus the power to get finishes on the feet.</p> <p>We expect Lopes to come out super aggressive, with Brian to be more patient throughout the opening exchanges</p> <p>As for the final result, we like Ortega to drag out a close-fought win via unanimous decision. This is because he's shown he's as durable as they come at featherweight and has the championship experience against the likes of <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/fighter-profiles/alexander-volkanovski">Volkanovski</a> and Max Holloway to name a few.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Ortega via unanimous decision.</p>

<h2>Mayra Bueno Silva vs Macy Chiasson Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>On to the ladies of UFC 303 now and we have Mayra Bueno Silva's first fight back since a tough loss to Raquel Pennington in January for the vacant bantamweight title.</p> <p>Prior to that loss she was on a formidable three fight win streak. Now she must face Macy Chiasson who is coming off of an impressive performance of the night first round submission over Kianzad in her most recent outing in the UFC.</p> <p>Despite this, we are expecting Silva to prove too strong against the veteran and land a late finish to grab the W here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Silva via third round TKO.</p>

<h2>Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The final UFC 303 fight we are previewing should be an absolute barn burner. We are expecting both of these showmen to be putting their full range of skills on display here.</p> <p>Garry is undefeated at 14-0 and carrying a McGregor-esque level of confidence, however, this is a tough matchup with MVP being a former Bellator standout.</p> <p>Stylistically it’s a fascinating matchup, with both men being rangy, long strikers for the division.</p> <p>Garry has been very outspoken in the lead up to this fight in regard to himself being "levels above Page” and slightly offended at the UFC brass' decision to pair the two fighters.</p> <p>While Page looked impressive in his UFC debut against Holland, age is surely against him as he sails into the sunset of his career.</p> <p>A unanimous decision victory Ian "The Future" Garry, outworking and out striking his veteran opposite number seems the most likely outcome here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Garry via unanimous decision.</p>

<h2>UFC 303 Card</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Main Card – 12pm AEST</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Men’s Light Heavyweight Title Bout - Alex Pereira © vs Jiri Prochazka</p> <p>Men’s Featherweight Bout - Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes</p> <p>Women’s Bantamweight Bout - Mayra Bueno Silva vs Macy Chiasson</p> <p>Men’s Welterweight Bout – Ian Machado Garry vs Michael Page</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Prelims – 10am AEST</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Men’s&nbsp; Middleweight Bout - Joe Pyfer vs Marc-Andre Barriault</p> <p>Men’s Featherweight Bout - Cub Swanson vs Andre Fili</p> <p>Men’s Featherweight Bout - Charles Jourdain vs Jean Silva&nbsp;</p> <p>Men’s Bantamweight Bout - Payton Talbott vs Yanis Ghemmouri</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Early Prelims – 8am AEST</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Women’s Strawweight Bout - Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Gillian Robertson&nbsp;</p> <p>Heavyweight Bout - Andrei Arlovski vs Martin Buday</p> <p>Flyweight Bout - Rei Tsuruya vs Carlos Hernandez</p> <p>Bantamweight Bout - Ricky Simon vs Vinicius Oliveira,</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>UFC 303 Date &amp; Details – Australia</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, June 30, 2024.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.</p> <p><strong>Arena: </strong>T-Mobile Arena.</p> <p><strong>Start time:</strong> 8:00am AEST.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Not avaliable in SA.&nbsp;</em></p>