Dricus du Plessis will face undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the headline fight at UFC 319 in Chicago on August 16, with several other key bouts also scheduled.
Dricus du Plessis is back in the spotlight, gearing up for another intense championship challenge. The official UFC 319 poster is out, showcasing du Plessis facing off against the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev. This thrilling matchup headlines the UFC’s return to the United Center in Chicago on August 16.
Check out the poster below. It’s a must-see!
MARK. YOUR. CALENDARS. See you next month, Chicago! [#UFC319 | LIVE on @ESPNPlus PPV] pic.twitter.com/b9Jcb21jDo — UFC (@ufc) July 6, 2025
Du Plessis boasts an impressive 23-2 record, remaining undefeated in the UFC with a 9-0 streak since 2020. He’s aiming for his third consecutive title defense after victories over Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
Facing him is Chimaev, who holds an 8-0 UFC record with six wins by knockout or submission. In his last fight, Chimaev delivered a jaw-dropping face crank submission against Robert Whittaker, even dislodging some of the former champ’s teeth.
Though the co-main event isn’t officially announced yet, several exciting bouts are lined up for the August 16 event. Jared Cannonier takes on Michael Page, while Geoff Neal faces Carlos Prates in a welterweight contenders’ bout.
Here’s the current UFC 319 lineup (bout order still to be finalized):
– Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
– Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
– Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page
– Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez
– Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
– Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura
– Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
– Karine Silva vs. JJ Aldrich
– King Green vs. Diego Ferreira
– Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose
– Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez
Don’t miss out—this event promises to be a knockout!