UFC 315 Pick & Prediction

UFC 315 showcases exciting MMA betting opportunities on Saturday, May 10 with the Main Card at 10:00 PM ET at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Current Welterweight champ Bellal Muhammad takes on fifth-ranked Jack Della Maddalena in the main event, with Muhammad favored with a moneyline from MyBookie at -185.

Main Event Betting Preview

Muhammad is attempting to defend the belt for the first time and is riding a 10-fight win streak. His power and grappling is key to a lot of fights, and this one will likely be another one of those scenarios.

One area that Muhammad is good at is conditioning, but not in the usual sense. His grappling and wrestling could be enough to grind out the fight early and leave Della Maddalena spent in the final two rounds.

After losing his first two battles, Della Maddalena has won his last 12 and brings a lot to the table. His last fight was against Gilbert Burns, where he dismantled him in a way that not many people have done before.

Della Maddalena is best when he can move forward with pressure and aggressively strike. However, both fighters will likely have respect for each other’s abilities and it could be a staring contest for some parts.

Co-Main Event Betting Preview

Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1) is arguably one of the best female fighters in the flyweight division (current champ) we have seen. While her battling style has not been flashy or has too many explosive finishes, she has put up more than a handful of excellent fights where she was well rounded with combos of strong kicks and accurate striking.

She has a knack for taking opponents to the ground and being able to wear them down for points or get the submission. However, she might have her hands full trying to take Fiorot down.

Manon Fiorot (12-1-0) is quick and has a tremendous amount of athleticism that can help her win this fight. The second-ranked Fiorot has arguably been too strong in comparison to a handful of other fighters that are not that good with their technique.

In other words, she is good, but not on a championship level. This could go either way, but Fiorot cannot fall for Shevchenko’s baiting tactics where it will open up her defenses.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you the best UFC 315 betting odds, favoring both the current champions in the main and co-main events to succeed. Della Maddelena is appealing here, and should be aggressive enough to make a strong push for the belt. Muhammad will likely try to bully his way into the later rounds, but is vulnerable to getting stopped before then.

As for the co-main event, Fiorot is appealing by looking at her stats and who she has defeated. However, her numbers are arguably inflated but opponents who are not as skilled as Shevchenko who likely did not want to get as close to force takedowns.

Final Pick: Jack Della Maddalena +150, Valentina Shevchenko +110