UFC Bout 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Complete Fight Odds for Betting Enthusiasts
The highly anticipated UFC 319 pay-per-view event is set to take place on Saturday, August 16, at the United Center in Chicago. The main event of the night promises an exciting middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Dricus du Plessis (23-2) has made a strong impression since joining the UFC in October 2020. His impressive run includes a TKO win over the No. 5 ranked Derek Brunson, following his victory against Brad Tavares. Du Plessis's most recent title defense was a submission win over former UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya in August 2024. He also successfully defended the UFC middleweight crown twice.
His opponent, Khamzat Chimaev, is no stranger to the spotlight. He defeated Robert Whittaker via submission in the first round of their UFC 308 scrap, solidifying his status as a formidable force in the middleweight division.
The betting odds for the main event reflect Chimaev’s status as the favourite, with odds around -270 to -278, while Du Plessis is the underdog at approximately +220 to +225.
The co-main event of UFC 319 will see Aaron Pico face Lerone Murphy in a high-stakes featherweight meeting. Aaron Pico joined the UFC as a free agent earlier this year and has an up-and-down run with Bellator but enters UFC Abu Dhabi on a three-fight winning streak. Dana White, UFC CEO, called Aaron Pico "the guy most people consider to be the top free agent in the world." Pico is favored over Murphy with odds roughly between -170 and -195, while Murphy is the underdog with odds approximately +142 to +165.
Before joining the UFC, Dricus du Plessis had won titles with KSW and EFC. Aaron Pico, on the other hand, made his UFC debut with a win against Daniel Pineda at UFC 287 in April 2025.
This promises to be an action-packed event, with the main event being a middleweight title fight between two formidable opponents. Don't miss UFC 319 on August 16!
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The upcoming UFC 319 pay-per-view event on August 16, featuring sports such as mixed martial arts, is poised to be a thrilling night, with the main event being a highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. In the co-main event, Aaron Pico and Lerone Murphy are set for a featherweight meeting, with Pico being a slight favorite. This sports event promises to deliver action-packed bouts, so don't miss UFC 319!
