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UFC 319 is set to take place in Chicago, featuring Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. Both fighters come in with impressive undefeated records, with Du Plessis having successfully defended his title twice. The event will feature several exciting matchups on the main card, with fans eager for a thrilling night of fights as UFC returns to Chicago for the first time since 2019.
Chicago, Illinois – UFC 319 is set to take place on August 16, featuring Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight championship title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event. This highly anticipated matchup showcases two undefeated fighters, with a combined total of 17 appearances in the UFC.
Dricus Du Plessis, currently holding the title after winning it from Sean Strickland at UFC 297, has successfully defended his championship twice, first against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and again against Strickland at UFC 312. With a professional record of 23 wins and 2 losses, Du Plessis has maintained an impressive undefeated streak of 9-0 since joining the UFC.
Challenging for the title, Khamzat Chimaev earned his title shot by finishing former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. Chimaev, ranked No. 3 in the UFC middleweight division, boasts an unbeaten overall record of 14-0, establishing himself as a formidable opponent for the defending champion.
As of now, the event does not have a co-main event listed, with the designation marked as “TBD.” However, fans can look forward to a thrilling main card that includes several exciting matchups. Michael “Venom” Page is set to fight Jared Cannonier in a middleweight bout, while welterweights Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates will also clash on the main card. In an exciting return match, Tim Elliott will face Kai Asakura in a flyweight fight after being out for a year and a half due to injury.
In addition to these matchups, the preliminary card is expected to include fighters such as King Green and Jessica Andrade, among others. UFC 319 will be available for streaming on ESPN+ pay-per-view, with preliminary fights accessible on ESPN and early preliminaries on both ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 319 marks the promotion’s return to Chicago for the first time since 2019, creating a buzz among fans and fighters alike. The anticipation for this fight card has surged, with Du Plessis and Chimaev regarded as two of the UFC’s top competitors. The official announcements regarding the event, including the co-main event and full fight card, are expected to follow in the coming days.
Fans are eagerly preparing for this event, with significant expectations for a night of thrilling fights. The presence of high-caliber fighters like Du Plessis and Chimaev promises an unforgettable showdown for UFC 319.
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