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PFL 7 Preview: Gabriel Alves Braga vs. Chris Wade Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Aug 4)

  • Annie Adkins
  • Aug 3, 2023 at 5:28 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Gabriel Alves Braga is 11-0 overall, which explains why he’s a slight favorite in the PFL 7 fight.
  • Chris Wade is 23-9 in his pro MMA career, which started almost 12 years ago.

Gabriel Alves Braga vs. Chris Wade is one of the most interesting fights of the 2023 PFL 7 event, which is taking place in San Antonio this coming Friday. It’s a semifinal duel of the PFL Featherweight Playoffs, in which the undefeated rising star is the betting favorite against PFL veteran Chris Wade.


How to Watch

  • When: Friday, August 4, 2023, at 9:00 p.m ET
  • Where: Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, Texas
  • How to Watch: ESPN

Odds

FighterOdds
Gabriel Alves Braga
Chris Wade

Fight Preview

Gabriel Alves Braga is 11-0 in his professional career which started in 2018. Now a 25-year-old, the Brazilian is seen as the next big thing in the PFL. Sure, he’s a fantastic fighter with great striking ability, but he just isn’t as well-rounded as his next opponent. 

Chris Wade is a much better wrestler/grappler than Braga, but the American’s biggest advantage is that he has way more experience. “The Long Island Killer” is 23-9 overall, with his debut happening almost 12 years ago.

During his career, Wade has fought not only in the PFL but also in the UFC. Needless to say, he’s faced much tougher opponents than Braga, with his most notable win being the one against Christos Giagos in 2015.

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More recently, we saw Wade beat Bubba Jenkins in 2021, Kyle Bochniak in 2022, and Ryoji Kudo in 2023. Meanwhile, the most famous opponent Braga has defeated is Marlon Moraes, who was 0-6 before fighting him.


Gabriel Alves Braga vs. Chris Wade Prediction

Chris Wade looks like the kind of guy who could derail the Gabriel Alves Braga hype train. He’s got the skillset, power, and experience needed to get through to the 2023 PFL Final.

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