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UFC 319 fight card: Dricus du Plessis to defend title against Khamzat Chimaev in Chicago in August

  • Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago on August 16, 2025.
  • This matchup follows Du Plessis' victories over Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya and Chimaev's rise since 2020 despite health setbacks from COVID-19.
  • Both fighters remain unbeaten in the UFC, with Du Plessis holding a 23-2 record and Chimaev at 14-0, each known for multiple stoppage wins inside the octagon.
  • Du Plessis expressed confidence in his ability to handle Chimaev's top-tier wrestling, noting that many fighters have been retreating to avoid his takedown attempts.
  • The fight is highly anticipated as a defining middleweight contest at UFC 319, with Nassourdine Imavov serving as the backup fighter ranked number one.
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Bloody Elbow broke the news in on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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