UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Du Plessis – Expert Picks & Predictions
Get the definitive expert UFC predictions for Fight night, featuring key clashes like Jamahal hill vs. Khalil Rountree jr. and the PFL semifinals. We analyze every fight, providing the best bets and in-depth analysis on matchups across lightweight and women’s flyweight divisions.Our team meticulously assesses the potential outcomes, offering insights into striking, wrestling, and overall fight strategy. Look for favored fighters like Ignacio Bahamondes and Curtis Blaydes, with details on how they could dominate their opponents. This weekend, don’t miss a beat; News Directory 3 delivers all the MMA predictions you need.Which fighters will secure their spot in the finals? Discover what’s next …
MMA Predictions: UFC Fight Night and PFL Semifinals Card
Updated June 19, 2025
Mixed martial arts fans have a busy week ahead with both UFC and PFL hosting major fight cards. UFC Fight Night takes place Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan, while the PFL world Tournament semifinals continue Friday.
The UFC card is headlined by a light heavyweight clash between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. Hill, a former champion, is looking to rebound from two knockout losses. Rountree aims to climb the rankings after falling to Alex Pereira in an October title challenge. the main card begins at 3 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+, with prelims at noon on ESPN/ESPN+.
Here are some expert MMA predictions for the upcoming fights:
UFC Fight Night:
- Lightweight: Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio bahamondes
Prediction: Bahamondes to win (-130). Bahamondes has won his last three fights by first-round finish and can match Fiziev’s striking. - Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
Prediction: Blaydes to win (-250). Blaydes’ experience and wrestling should be enough to overcome Kuniev’s debut. - Lightweight: Tofiq Musayev vs. Myktybek Orolbai
Prediction: Over 1.5 rounds. orolbai’s durability and wrestling make this a potential fight-of-the-night candidate.
PFL Semifinals:
- Lightweight: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Kevin Lee
Prediction: Rabadanov to win by KO/TKO. Rabadanov’s momentum and knockout power should carry him to the finals. - Women’s Flyweight: Liz Carmouche vs. Elora Dana
Prediction: Carmouche to win inside the distance. Carmouche’s experience and finishing ability give her the edge. - Lightweight: Mansour Barnaoui vs. Archie Colgan
Prediction: Colgan to win. Colgan’s wrestling and knockout power should shut down Barnaoui’s grappling. - Women’s Flyweight: Ekaterina Shakalova vs. Jena Bishop
Prediction: Shakalova to win (+105). Shakalova can match Bishop on the ground and has an advantage on the feet.
What’s next
The winners of the PFL semifinals will advance to the finals, while the UFC Fight Night results will impact the light heavyweight rankings and future title contenders.