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UFC 319 is gearing up for a key middleweight title fight as Dricus Du Plessis defends his championship against Khamzat Chimaev in Chicago. Both fighters remain undefeated, creating an electric atmosphere for fans. The event will feature a range of other exciting matchups, including Michael Page vs. Jared Cannonier and Tim Elliott’s return after injury. As the first UFC event in Chicago since 2019, anticipation is high, and updates on the card are expected soon.
Chicago, Illinois – UFC 319 is set to take place on August 16, featuring a highly anticipated main event where Dricus Du Plessis will defend his middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. This showdown marks a pivotal moment for both fighters, who are currently undefeated in the UFC, with a combined total of 17 fights between them.
Dricus Du Plessis won the middleweight title from Sean Strickland at UFC 297 and has since successfully defended his title twice: first against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and again against Strickland himself at UFC 312. His professional record stands at 23 wins and 2 losses, with an impressive 9-0 streak in the UFC.
On the other hand, Khamzat Chimaev, ranked No. 3 in the UFC middleweight division, earned his shot at the title by finishing former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. Chimaev boasts an overall record of 14 wins without a loss, further cementing his status as a top contender in the promotion.
Beyond the title fight, UFC 319’s main card looks promising but currently lacks a co-main event, listed as “TBD” for the co-headliner. However, fans can expect a range of exciting matchups, including a middleweight bout featuring Michael “Venom” Page against Jared Cannonier, as well as a welterweight clash between Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates. The main card will also include a flyweight match where Tim Elliott returns after a significant injury layoff to face Kai Asakura.
The prelims will showcase fighters like King Green and Jessica Andrade, among others, provide an additional layer of excitement to the event. UFC 319 will be streamed on ESPN+ pay-per-view, with prelims available on ESPN and early prelims on both ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
This marks the first UFC event in Chicago since 2019, and the anticipation surrounding the card has significantly intensified with Du Plessis and Chimaev being considered two of the promotion’s finest competitors. As the UFC prepares for this event, further updates regarding the card and official announcements are expected in the coming days.
With the stakes high for both the defending champion Du Plessis and challenger Chimaev, fans will be eagerly awaiting what promises to be an electrifying night in Chicago.
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