UFC Makes a Return to Montreal After Ten Years Absence
Smackdown Tonight! UFC 315 Preview with Favorite PicksPosted on: May 10, 2025, 08:46h. Last updated on: May 10, 2025, 08:55h.
Canada's own GSP in the SpotlightMontreal's Bell Centre plays host to UFC 315 tonight, the first time in a decade that the UFC graces Quebec's biggest city. The welterweight title bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena takes center stage, with a little added excitement thanks to UFC Hall of Famer, Georges St-Pierre, who's rumored to be Aiemann Zahabi's cornerman in his featherweight fight against Jose Aldo. St-Pierre, champion of the 170-pound division, hinted at his possible involvement in the title picture should either Muhammad or Maddalena emerge victorious [1].
Kickoff Time
The main card starts at 10 p.m. EST with prelims at 8 p.m. EST.
The Odds Game
- Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena:At present, Muhammad is the favorite, with odds of -192 at BetMGM [4]. That means you would need to bet $192 to win $100. Maddalena, on the other hand, offers the appealing +160 odds, which means if you put $100 down, you could win $160.
- Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot:If you're betting on Fiorot, you'll find odds of -140 at various bookies, which translates into a risk of $140 to win $100 [4]. Valentina Shevchenko, however, boasts a more attractive +115 odds, meaning you could win $115 for a $100 bet.
Main Card Highlights
Apart from the title bouts, the main card features four other exciting matchups, such as champion Valentina Shevchenko versus No. 2 Manon Fiorot in the women's flyweight title bout and No. 1-ranked Alexa Grasso versus No. 5 Natalia Silva in a women's flyweight bout. Canadian Kyle Prepolec goes toe-to-toe with No. 13 Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight fight.
[1] Source: Sportsnet
[4] Odds data sourced from FanDuel and BetMGM as of May 10, 2025 (Times may vary)
- The UFC 315 event, happening tonight in Montreal's Bell Centre, marks the first time in a decade that Quebec's biggest city hosts the UFC.
- In the welterweight title bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, Muhammad is currently the favoured pick with odds of -192 at BetMGM, while Maddalena offers the appealing +160 odds.
- Aiemann Zahabi, who is rumored to have UFC Hall of Famer, Georges St-Pierre, as his cornerman for his featherweight fight against Jose Aldo, will be fighting in the same event.
- Although sports betting is involved in the UFC 315 event, it's important to remember that it should always be approached responsibly and within legal limits.
- The main card of UFC 315 features several mixed-martial-arts fights, including the women's flyweight title bout between champion Valentina Shevchenko and No. 2 Manon Fiorot, and Canadian Kyle Prepolec's lightweight fight against No. 13 Benoit Saint Denis.
