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Du Plessis to Face Chimaev for UFC 319 Title Rematch

UFC 319's main event on August 17 (South African time) at the United Center in Chicago will feature middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis defending his title against invincible challenger Khamzat Chimaev.

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Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis of South Africa will defend his title for the third time...
Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis of South Africa will defend his title for the third time against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the headline fight of UFC 319, taking place at the United Center, Chicago, on August 17 (SA time).

Du Plessis to Face Chimaev for UFC 319 Title Rematch

Get Ready for a Stack-Packed UFC 317

It's time to buckle up, MMA fans! Dana White has just dropped a bomb on us, revealing the main events for the UFC's showdown in Sin City this June. Mark your calendars for June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, because UFC 317 is going to be one for the books!

Let's dive into the newly announced headlining matchup. The vacant lightweight title is on the line as Charles Oliveira faces Ilia Topuria. Now, to find out who's going to claim the coveted belt, let's take a closer look at these badass fighters!

  • Charles Oliveira, the UFC's all-time finish leader, is a grappling powerhouse who's known for his knack for wrapping up his opponents and submitting them in spectacular fashion.
  • Ilia Topuria is the undefeated sensation who's been knocking out big names like Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. He's rapidly gaining a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.

As for the rest of the card, get ready for some fireworks! Here are the rest of the main events:

  • In a highly-anticipated and much-debated rematch, the undefeated and reigning middleweight champion, Du Plessis, is set to square off against the Chechen beast that is "Borz," aka Khamzat Chimaev. This showdown has been years in the making, and it's finally happening!
  • The featherweight champ, Alex Pantoja, will defend his title against Kai Kara-France in a clash of flyweight titans.
  • Last but not least, Islam Makhachev is stepping up to the welterweight division to take on Jack Della Maddalena. With Makhachev's reign as lightweight champ coming to an end, we'll see if he can continue his dominance in a new weight class.

Now, let's talk betting! As of now, specific odds for the matchups aren't available yet. Keep an eye on platforms like BetMGM, DraftKings, or FanDuel as they'll likely release the betting lines closer to the event and as more info becomes available.

But hey, we've got some insights for you! Charles Oliveira is known for his amazing grappling skills and finishing power, while Ilia Topuria is the undefeated knockout artist who's already taken out some big names. Topuria's style will clash with Oliveira's, promising a highly competitive and entertaining matchup!

That's it for now, MMA fam! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to UFC 317, because we all know this event is going to be beyond amazing!

(Byline: Quintin Van Jaarsveld, freelance sports writer. Quintin is a former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a former three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year. With over 15 years of experience under his belt, he's a veteran in the journalism game and we're lucky to have him on our team!)

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In the midst of UFC 317 preparations, don't forget to check out sports betting predictions for the highly-anticipated lightweight title bout between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria. Both fighters will clash in Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena on June 29. With Oliveira's renowned grappling skills and finishing power and Topuria's undefeated knockout record, this matchup promises to be a thrilling spectacle for rugby-style sports fans. Stay updated on betting lines on platforms such as BetMGM, DraftKings, or FanDuel as they release closer to the event.

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