The UFC is in one of the world’s most legendary cities with the middleweight title on the line at the top of the bill. UFC 319 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at United Center in Chicago,

The best strategy is to target Du Plessis live after Round 1, assuming his odds climb from the +195 range to +300 area. Once upon a time, Aaron Pico was the biggest prospect in MMA. He was expected to dominate the competition in Bellator before moving through the ranks, but that’s not how things have turned out.

One of the biggest fight cards of 2025 has finally arrived. Check out these in-depth UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev predictions and betting breakdowns.