Dricus du Plessis e Khamzat Shimaev in front of the UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/UFCEurope
It's time to check out the SUPER FIGHTS predictions! This Saturday (16), the UFC returns to Chicago for a heavyweight card. In the main fight, Dricus du Plessis will attempt his third defense of the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg). But the challenger is a much-feared undefeated fighter: Khamzat ShimaevWith 14 fights on his professional record, the Chechen will attempt to become the first UFC fighter to defeat DDP in the fight at the United Center. The card is scheduled to begin at 19 p.m. (Brasília time).
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In the co-main event, Aaron Pico's debut in an important featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) duel against the Englishman Lerone murphyThe American wrestler made history in Bellator with 13 wins, only two of which came by decision. Now, Pico reaches the pinnacle of world MMA, the UFC octagon, in a fight against the sixth-ranked fighter.
Brazil in the octagon!
Among the scheduled fights, two fell through. Both with Brazilians. Bobby Green got injured and his duel against Carlos Diego Ferreira was removed from the event and also by Leão the fight that would be one of the TUF finals was removed. Rodrigo Sezinando got hurt and will face it Daniil Donchenko No. UFC Night, on September 13th.
Still, Brazil will be represented by five athletes. Carlos Prates will measure forces with Geoff neal in postponed struggle of UFC 314. The Brazilian welterweight (up to 77kg) is looking to recover from the setback he suffered in the duel with Ian Gary, at UFC Kansas City. Jessica Stacker fight against Lupita Godinez for the straw weight division (up to 52,1 kg), Edson Barboza against Drakkar Klose in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) and there is a national clash between Karina Silva e Dione Barbosa in the fly category (up to 56,7 kg).
SUPER FIGHTS Predictions for UFC 319
| Dricus x Chimaev | Geoff x Prates | Pile Driver x Lupita | Edson x Drakkar | Karine x Dione | |
| Eduardo Oliveira | Chimaev submission in R1 | KO Plates in R3 | Lupita in the decision | Edson in the decision | Karine in the decision |
| Fernando Keller | Dricus by KO in R4 | Prates for KO in R2 | Lupita in the decision | Edson by KO in R2 | Karine by submission in R1 |
| Igor Ribeiro | Chimaev by submission in R2 | Dishes in the decision | Lupita in the decision | Edson by KO in R3 | Karine by submission R2 |
| Luís Antonio | Chimaev by submission in R1 | Prates for KO in R2 | Lupita in the decision | Edson in the decision | Dione in the decision |
| Leo Guimarães | Draw | Prates for KO in R2 | Bate-Estaca by KO in R2 | Edson by KO in R2 | Dione in the decision |
| Velber Viana | Chimaev by submission in R2 | Prates for KO in R1 | Lupita in the decision | Edson by KO in R3 | Karine in the decision |
| Gabriel Reis | Dricus by KO in R4 | Prates for KO in R2 | Lupita by decision | Edson by decision | Karine by decision |
| Cesão Tavares | Chimaev by submission in R1 | Prates for KO in R1 | Pile-driver in the decision | Edson in the decision | Karine in the decision |
Check out the updated ranking of SUPER FIGHTS Predictions
| Pos | Gambler | Points added |
| 1- | Eduardo Oliveira (1) | 269 points |
| 2- | Cesão Tavares | 262 points |
| 3- | Igor Ribeiro (1) | 254 points |
| 4- | Fernando Keller (1) | 239 points |
| 5- | Gabriel Reis | 237 points |
| 6- | Louis Antonio | 218 points |
| 7- | Leo Guimarães | 212 points |
| 8- | Velber Viana | 206 points |
Palpites SUPER FIGHTS scoring system
The guesses will be made by the team at SUPER FIGHTS. At the end of the 2025 season, whoever gets the most points will be the team's 'best bettor'. The scoring system will be simple. Whoever predicts the winner gets one point. Whoever predicts the outcome will get three points, and if the bettor 'guesses' the positive result exactly (e.g.: knockout in R1, submission in R3, decision by points), the bettor will be awarded five points.
UFC 319 technical sheet
Order date: August 16th, 2025
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Dricus Du Plessis x Khamzat Shimaev – fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy x Aaron Pico
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Geoff neal x Carlos Prates
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jared Cannonier x Michael Page
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliott x Kai Asakura
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Eric Nolan
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gerald meerschaert x Michal Oleksiejczuk
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Jessica Stacker x Lupita Godinez
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chase Hooper x Alexander Hernandez
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Edson Barboza x Drakkar Klose
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BryanBattle x Nursulton Ruziboev – fight canceled
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Karina Silva x Dione Barbosa
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris vs. Joseph Morales – TUF 33 finale
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