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Chimaev vs. Du Plessis: UFC 319 Title Fight Confirmed

Chimaev vs. Du Plessis: UFC 319 Title Fight Confirmed

May 26, 2025 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Dricus Du Plessis will defend ​his middleweight ⁤title against ‍Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago on ‍August 16th! This highly anticipated fight ⁤marks the UFC’s return to the Windy City as 2019. Champion Du​ Plessis, riding an 11-fight win streak,‍ including wins over ‌Adesanya and Strickland, will face the undefeated Chimaev,⁢ who has been dominant as his UFC debut. Chimaev, with a ‍flawless 14-0 record, is a formidable contender. Health setbacks briefly threatened to derail the ⁢Chechen ⁤fighter, but he’s as returned‍ with a vengeance, most recently submitting Robert Whittaker. News directory 3 has the latest updates on the highly anticipated⁢ title fight. Discover what’s next for these two warriors as they prepare ‍to battle for the ⁤middleweight crown!

Key Points

  • Dricus Du Plessis to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
  • The middleweight⁤ title⁤ fight takes place ‍in ⁣Chicago.
  • UFC returns‌ to chicago ⁣for the first time as 2019.

Du Plessis vs. Chimaev to Headline UFC 319 in Chicago

⁣ ⁣Updated May‌ 13, 2025
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Dricus Du plessis and Khamzat Chimaev⁤ are set to clash for the middleweight title ⁤at ‌UFC 319,‍ according to UFC ‍CEO dana White.The highly⁤ anticipated​ pay-per-view event will take place Aug. 16 at the United⁢ Center in Chicago, marking the ‍Ultimate Fighting ​Championship’s first event in the city as 2019.

Du Plessis, 23-2, will aim for⁢ his⁤ third title defense. The South African fighter’s current 11-fight win streak includes ‌a 9-0 record⁣ within the UFC.‍ His previous ​title defenses include wins against⁣ Israel Adesanya and a rematch against Sean Strickland, whom he initially defeated in 2024 to claim the belt.

For Chimaev,14-0,this title shot has been ⁤years in the making. After a dominant entrance into the UFC in ⁢2020, where he secured two victories within 10 days, ⁤Chimaev has faced ⁢challenges ⁢maintaining consistent activity. Health concerns, including⁣ a bout with COVID-19 in 2020 that ‌briefly led him to⁤ consider retirement, have sidelined him.

despite⁣ these ‍setbacks, the 31-year-old Chechen ⁤contender remains a formidable force. In his most ​recent fight, he dominated former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, securing a first-round submission victory in October. Chimaev’s record also includes wins against notable opponents ​such as‌ Kamaru Usman,Gilbert Burns,and Kevin Holland.

What’s next

The UFC 319 card promises high-stakes action as Du Plessis and ‍Chimaev vie ‌for the middleweight championship in Chicago. ⁢Fight fans anticipate a thrilling contest between the reigning champion and the surging⁣ contender.

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