Fight Lineup for UFC 319 - Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Key Points of Interest from Chicago
In the world of mixed martial arts, excitement is building as we approach some highly anticipated fights. Here's a rundown of the latest news from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Firstly, Aaron Pico is gearing up for his UFC debut, set to take on the undefeated Murphy in a bout that could catapult him to the top of the featherweight division. Pico, who has been on MMA fans' radars for a decade, is still just 28 years old and boasts a record of 9-1 since 2020, with his only loss due to a shoulder injury in 2022.
Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev, also known as "Borz," continues to make waves in the UFC. Despite an unbeaten record and a villainous persona, Chimaev has struggled with consistency in his UFC career due to injuries, illness, VISA issues, and weight misses. However, his victories over Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman have been noteworthy, showcasing his impressive skill set. Chimaev is aiming to become the UFC's first three-division champion, and plans to cut back down to welterweight after winning the middleweight title.
Michael Page, or "MVP," has moved up to middleweight and will face Jared Cannonier this weekend. Cannonier is a former title challenger in the middleweight division, and proved in his last fight that he is still dangerous and capable of winning fights. The contrast between Page and Cannonier's striking styles should make their fight one of the true sleeper fights on the UFC 319 card.
The UFC 319 event featuring the fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled for 2025, not 2026. The preliminaries for UFC 319 will be available to stream on Disney+, with early preliminaries starting at 6:30 p.m. ET and the main preliminaries at 8 p.m. ET. The post-fight press conference for the Du Plessis vs. Chimaev fight can also be streamed live, with full coverage and reactions available.
As of now, there are no details or live stream information available for UFC 319 or any event featuring these fighters in 2026. The current confirmed event information relates to UFC 319 in 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting matchups and the world of UFC!
- Professional boxer Aaron Pico, with a record of 9-1 since 2020, is set to challenge Murphy in his UFC debut, aiming to make a dominating impact in the featherweight division.
- Khamzat Chimaev, nicknamed "Borz," continues to be a force in the UFC despite struggles with consistency due to injuries, illness, VISA issues, and weight misses. His impressive skill set was on display in victories over Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
- Michael Page, known as MVP, will face Jared Cannonier in the middleweight division this weekend, promising a contrasting and sleeper fight due to their different striking styles.
- The highly anticipated UFC 319 event, featuring Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, has been scheduled for 2025, not 2026. The preliminaries for this event will be available to stream on Disney+.
- As of now, no details or live stream information have been released for UFC events in 2026. The current confirmed information pertains to UFC 319 in 2025.
- UFC fans eagerly await updates on these thrilling matchups and the world of UFC, with the anticipation building ahead of upcoming fights. Betting opportunities and news coverage in sports media are sure to follow.
