UFC 319: Event Preview and Predictions

<p>UFC 319 is set to be an explosive night of MMA action, with a headline middleweight title fight between reigning champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev.</p> <p>The whole card of the event is stacked with quality, with 13 fights featuring some of the biggest stars set to enter the Octagon. Some of those bouts will also feature up-and-comers, which makes the whole spectacle even more appealing for MMA bettors.</p> <p>With so much possible, let’s take a look at the upcoming UFC 319 event and look for some betting value. Also, if this is your first time watching a fight, make sure you visit our guide on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-ufc">how to bet on the UFC</a> to find out how to analyse player form, understand the different markets, and learn how to read <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma">UFC betting odds</a>.</p> <h2>When Is UFC 319?</h2> <p>UFC 319 is scheduled to take place on August 17. Aussies who want to tune in and watch the action won’t have to get up too early on Sunday to watch the action unfold, with the fight card scheduled to begin from 08:00 AEST.</p> <h2>Where Is UFC 319 Held?</h2> <p>Fighters will be stepping into the Octagon in Chicago, Illinois. UFC 319 will be held at the United Center, also home to the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago Blackhawks (NHL).</p> <h2>How To Bet On UFC 319</h2> <p>Betting on UFC 319 with Sportsbet is easy! We have already listed odds for the upcoming bouts in our dedicated UFC/MMA betting category. To get there, simply click on the link or find it in the sports section of <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/">our sportsbook</a>.</p> <p>Once there, you’ll find each of the individual fights that you can place a bet on. Select the fight you wish to make a wager on, hit the bet you want to make, and it will be added to your bet slip on the right. Once you’ve made all your bets, set your stake and hit the ‘Place Bet’ button at the bottom.</p> <h2>UFC 391: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The headliner between <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/dricus-du-plessis-v-khamzat-chimaev-9214378">Du Plessis and Chimaev</a> is the main attraction, with the unbeaten challenger the huge opening favourite to win. We’ll analyse this fight in detail nearer the time, but you can place a bet on it already.</p> <p>We’ll also look ahead to other fights on the card, with the following also being previewed as part of our UFC 319 betting predictions and previews:</p> <p>Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico</p> <p>Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates</p> <p>Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page</p> <p>Looking briefly at these fights, there could be value in the following:</p> <p>Du Plessis’s resilience and championship spirit may appeal to value bettors, especially for those <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/dricus-du-plessis-v-khamzat-chimaev-9214378">backing a late finish</a> or decision at longer odds.</p> <p>Lerone Murphy offers <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/lerone-murphy-v-aaron-pico-9479111">underdog</a> value in his featherweight bout, having an undefeated UFC record and facing a debuting Pico from Bellator.</p> <p>Gerald Meerschaert is considered an <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/gerald-meerschaert-v-michal-oleksiejczuk-9375479">underdog</a> in his fight against Michal Oleksiejczuk. The former’s elite submission skills pose trouble, as Oleksiejczuk has been submitted twice in his last four fights.</p>