This weekend’s MMA action features two high-stakes championships: the UFC 319 middleweight title defense by Dricus “DDP” Du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev, and the PFL World Championships in Charlotte. The main event at UFC 319 has Du Plessis, a perfect 9-0, facing off against Chimaev, who is undefeated at 8-0.
Du Plessis will be put to the test by Chimaev’s grappling pressure, but analysts like Anthony Smith and Din Thomas believe DDP’s ability to get back to his feet and withstand adversity might give him an edge. ESPN betting expert Ian Parker predicts a close fight with Chimaev likely winning inside the distance.
Meanwhile, the PFL World Championships will feature lightweight, bantamweight, and women’s flyweight titles up for grabs. Former Bellator champion Liz Carmouche is set to face Jena Bishop in the women’s flyweight title fight, while power punchers Alfie Davis and defending champion Gadzhi Rabadanov lock up for the lightweight title.
Analysts also weigh in on other fights, including Loopy GodÃnez vs Jessica Andrade in the strawweight division and Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose in the lightweight division. The PFL World Championships betting expert Parker recommends taking Gadzhi Rabadanov to win inside the distance in the lightweight title fight.
The UFC 319 middleweight championship is expected to be a highly competitive battle, with both fighters boasting impressive undefeated records.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/45967146/expert-picks-best-bets-ufc-319-pfl-championships