UFC has announced its fight card for event 319, featuring 14 matches in total
The UFC returns to the United Center in Chicago on August 16, 2025, for UFC 319, and the main event promises to be a thrilling middleweight title fight between two undefeated UFC fighters.
Dricus du Plessis, the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion, will defend his title for the third time against challenger Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis, a South African fighter known for his high-volume striking and effective grappling, made his UFC debut in October 2020 and has remained undefeated within the promotion with an impressive 9-0 record. He won the UFC Middleweight Championship in January 2024 by defeating Sean Strickland via split decision and successfully defended the title twice, including a fourth-round submission of former champion Israel Adesanya in August 2024 and a unanimous decision win in a rematch with Strickland in February 2025.
Chimaev, a Swedish fighter who entered the UFC with an undefeated professional record of 14-0, quickly made a name for himself in the middleweight division with dominant finishes and an 8-0 UFC record leading up to UFC 319. He secured a title shot in October 2024 by submitting former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker in the first round at UFC 308. Chimaev is highly regarded for his ability to finish fights, boasting 12 UFC finishes combined with Du Plessis, showcasing his aggressive and versatile fighting style.
This highly anticipated matchup is one of the biggest middleweight title fights in recent years, given their combined dominant UFC records and finishing ability. Tickets for UFC 319 are available from Ticketmaster, with prices ranging from $501.20 to $8,029.90 for the first row.
The main card of UFC 319 also features several exciting bouts. In the co-main event, Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico will face each other at featherweight. Pico, who joined the UFC as a free agent earlier this year, has a record of 9-1 in his past 10 fights. Meanwhile, Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura will face off in a flyweight bout, and Jared Cannonier and Michael Page will fight in a middleweight bout.
The UFC 319 fight card consists of a total of 14 bouts, with Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates set to compete in a welterweight bout. Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, the main event fighters, both have impressive backstories and fighting histories marked by rapid climbs through the UFC middleweight ranks with dominant performances. The event is sure to be an exciting night of MMA action.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the mix of martial arts on August 16, 2025, as the UFC returns to the United Center in Chicago for UFC 319. The highly anticipated main event features undefeated UFC fighters Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev in a thrilling middleweight title fight, promising non-stop action in the world of mixed-martial-arts.
