{"id":75950,"date":"2025-07-25T10:36:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T00:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?page_id=75950"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T00:06:50","slug":"ufc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/ufc\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC News, Tips & Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2 Tips & Predictions<\/h2> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/article> <\/div>
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The Sliding Doors of UFC 329\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Right as Conor McGregor leapt up to attempt to kick Max Holloway\u2019s head clean off, the first true potential successor to McGregor was being interviewed.  Paddy Pimblett stopped his interview, barely sweating after dispatching ex French special forces soldier Benoit Saint-Denis inside a minute, and saw that McGregor was already done.   With a Logan Roy after Kendall killed the waiter level of ruthlessness and opportunism, Pimblett seized the moment. He said, shortly after registering a level of shock, \u201cwell he\u2019s finished! The new boy is in town! The main man\u2019s here!\u201d  He\u2019s right. On both counts.   Firstly, McGregor truly is finished.   In a rational…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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The Strange End of Conor McGregor\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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On Sunday afternoon Australian time, Conor McGregor is back.   Again.   After five years out of the Octagon post-breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier – and after various life events that included the taking of \u201cbanned drugs\u201d to recover, a finding against him in a sexual assault lawsuit, a couple of political campaigns, a White House visit – he\u2019s back to doing what made him famous: fighting in the UFC.   But this one feels like the last comeback.  At 37 and with just two fights left on his UFC contract, and a record of 1-3 in his last seven years with the UFC, the man that has loomed over the UFC for the better…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway Tips & Predictions\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Conor McGregor makes his\u00a0long-awaited\u00a0return to the octagon in Las Vegas this weekend when he takes on Max Holloway at\u00a0welterweight.\u00a0 There were many who thought we would never see \u2018The Notorious\u2019 compete again after his horror leg break five years\u00a0ago\u00a0but we again get to\u00a0witness\u00a0the biggest name in the sports’ history on Sunday.\u00a0 My thoughts and betting plays for UFC 329 can be found below.  0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 Sunday 12th Jul Max Holloway $1.46 vs Conor McGregor $2.75 UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 odds correct as of 07\/07\/2026 and subject…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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UFC Freedom Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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One of the most unique and exciting sporting events takes place this Monday (Australia) as the UFC heads to the White House for Freedom 250.  Former Featherweight and current Lightweight champion Illia Topuria will continue his ascension to becoming one of the most decorated fighters in the history of the sport when he takes on Justin Gaethje in the main event.  Alex Pereira is looking to become the first athlete in the history of the UFC to win belts in three separate divisions when he takes on Cirl Gane for the heavyweight championship in the co-main event.  My thoughts and tips for…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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UFC 327: Prochazka vs Ulberg Tips & Preview\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Carlos Ulberg will be in search of gold this weekend and, in turn, become the second New Zealand-born champion in the UFC.\u00a0 His winning streak will extend into double figures should he beat Jiri Prochazka in the main\u00a0event,\u00a0but there are plenty of fights to look forward to.\u00a0 Here are my thoughts and best betting plays.  Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg Fight To Go\u00a0The\u00a0Distance @ $3.15\u00a0 A former two division champion in RIZIN as well as a UFC champion of the light heavyweight division, Jiri Prochazka has climbed the mountain once more to fight for the vacant belt.\u00a0 He has just…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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UFC 326: Holloway vs Oliveira Tips & Preview\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Two men that have been to the very top of the UFC in their respective divisions and two of the most popular fighters in the history of the sport.  One man has proven himself the BMF on the planet to claim UFC silver on a couple of occasions and one has the most finishes, submissions and performance bonuses ever.  Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira headline a truly incredible UFC 326 in the fight capital of the world on Sunday and our full preview can be found below.  Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira Tip: Charles Oliveira By KO\/TKO @ $8.00 There are few fight fans…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n \n
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UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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Our national day of celebrations was on January 26th, but Australians are now rejoicing because the greatest sport in the world is returning Down Under on Sunday.  And the greatest Australian MMA athlete of all time will again headline the card.  Two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his belt in a rematch with Diego Lopes but there are plenty of quality fights on the entire card, packed full of Aussies and Kiwis.  My thoughts and betting plays can be found below.  Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 Tip: Diego Lopes To Win @ $2.20 These two went to war in Miami last April in\u00a0a very hard\u00a0fought…<\/div>\n Read More<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/a>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n
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UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett Tips & Preview<\/h2>\n
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