UFC 319 in Chicago on Aug. 16 will feature middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis defending his title against Khamzat Chimaev, with notable undercard fights including Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose and King Green vs. Diego Ferreira.
The UFC 319 fight card in Chicago on Aug. 16 is shaping up to be a thrilling event. Headlining the night, middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his title against the formidable Khamzat Chimaev.
UFC officials just dropped some exciting news on Tuesday, announcing several new matchups. Edson Barboza is making a return to the lightweight division. After a stint at 145 pounds, he’s set to face Drakkar Klose in what promises to be an intriguing undercard battle.
Barboza’s recent record stands at 3-3, but he’s back in familiar territory at lightweight. Klose, meanwhile, aims to rebound from a loss to Joel Alvarez last December and add a veteran name to his resume.
Then there’s King Green, who’s eager to break a two-fight losing streak. He’ll face Diego Ferreira, another fighter looking to regain momentum after a decision loss to Grant Dawson in January.
Former Ultimate Fighter winner Bryan Battle is also in action. Moving up to middleweight, he’ll take on Nursulton Ruziboev. Battle is riding high with five consecutive wins, while Ruziboev boasts a solid 4-1 UFC record.
Here’s the current lineup for UFC 319, with more fights expected to be announced soon:
MAIN EVENT: Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Jared Cannonier vs. Michael ‘Venom’ Page
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose
King Green vs. Diego Ferreira
Karine Silva vs. JJ Aldrich
Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura
Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez
Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez
Stay tuned for more updates as the event approaches. It’s going to be epic!