Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura, both former UFC flyweight title challengers, will face off at UFC 319 in Chicago on August 16, where Dricus Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev.
Former UFC flyweight title challengers Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura are set to clash in the octagon. Both fighters took to social media to announce their upcoming bout in Chicago on August 16.
UFC 319 is happening at the United Center, featuring a thrilling main event. Dricus Du Plessis will defend his middleweight belt against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev.
Elliott, with a record of 23-13-1, is making his return after a 20-month hiatus. He last fought in December 2023, securing a win by submitting Sumudaerji in Las Vegas.
The 38-year-old veteran, known for challenging Demetrious Johnson for UFC gold, has won five of his last seven fights. His overall UFC record stands at 9-11, spanning two stints.
On the other side, Asakura (21-5) aims to bounce back from a tough promotional debut in December 2024. He suffered a second-round submission loss to the reigning 125-pound champion, Alexandre Pantoja.
The Japanese star joined the UFC as a two-time RIZIN bantamweight titleholder. During his time in RIZIN, he defeated notable fighters like Kyoji Horiguchi, Manel Kape, and Juan Archuleta, boasting a 13-3 record from 2017 to 2023.