Marc-Andre Barriault and Bruno Silva are set to face off at UFC 315. Their bout is the 3rd fight out of 12 on the Preliminary Card. This is a Middleweight division match, meaning both fighters will compete at 170 lbs (77.1 kg). 

Considering the last five matches, both players have been on a perfect ride, winning all their matches. This match is unique because on the line is the UFC Welterweight Championship title, which Belal Muhammad is currently holding.  Here’s a quick breakdown—and who could be the smarter bet?

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

Marc-Andre Barriault – LLLWW

Marc-Andre Barriault is currently on a three-fight losing streak. He has a professional MMA record of 16 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no contest. Barriault trains in Boca Raton, Florida, with head coach Patrick Marcil and other coaches like Henri Hooft, Greg Jones, and Daniel Mendes.

His most recent fight was on June 29, 2024, in the UFC, where he faced Joe Pyfer on the preliminary card. The fight ended in a technical knockout from an overhand right. Before that, he fought on the main card against Chris Curtis, but lost by split decision.

Barriault is ranked as one of the top middleweight fighters. He tends to win by knockout more than by submission or decision. His last victory came on June 10, 2023, against Eryk Anders, where he won by unanimous decision. This fight earned him the UFC 289 Fight of the Night bonus.

In 2018, Barriault won the vacant TKO Light Heavyweight Championship by knocking out Adam Hunter in the first round. A year earlier, he had won the vacant TKO Middleweight Championship against Strahinja Gavrilovic and successfully defended it against Brendan Kornberger.

Bruno Silva – LLLLW

Bruno Silva has a professional MMA record of 23 wins and 12 losses. Currently, he is on a four-fight losing streak. Known by the nickname “Blindado,” he was born in Cajazeiras, Paraiba, Brazil. In the Worldwide MMA Rankings, he is ranked 51st as one of the best middleweight fighters.

Bruno has fought 35 times in his career, with 20 wins and 7 losses by submission, 3 wins and 4 losses by decision, and 1 loss by disqualification. From 2021 to 2024, in the UFC, he has earned 4 wins and 6 losses, along with one no-contest.

In his last four fights, Bruno lost three by unanimous decision: to Ismail Naurdiev on October 26, 2024, Chris Weidman on March 30, 2024, and Shara Magomedov on October 21, 2023. He also lost to Brendan Allen by submission on June 24, 2023. However, he won his fight against Brad Tavares by knockout on April 22, 2023.

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Bruno also won his fights against Jordan Wright, Andrew Sanchez, and Wellington Turman by knockout, on December 11, 2021, October 16, 2021, and June 19, 2021, respectively.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday, 05.10.2025 at 06:30 PM ET

Location: Centre Bell, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN+ Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

Final Prediction

Marc-André Barriault stands out, especially in how he approaches his fights. Bruno Silva, on the other hand, is a volume fighter and older. There’s a concern about whether Bruno can keep up with Marc-André’s fast pace. Recently, Bruno has been losing to fighters he is likely better than, while Marc-André has been losing to those who are better than him.

It’s worth noting that Marc-André’s chin seems to be getting weaker, which could make this fight go the distance. A safe bet would be to pick a decision win for either fighter. Marc-André’s chin might not hold up, and he may not be able to finish Bruno, while Bruno’s style feels slow at times. So, while it’s hard to say for sure, Bruno by decision seems the most likely outcome.

MARC-ANDRE BARRIAULT WIN BY DECISION

MARC-ANDRE BARRIAULT  TO WIN

OVER 1.5 ROUNDS

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