Dricus Du Plessis Defends Middleweight Title for Third Time Against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago on August 16

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Updated May 14, 2025, 10:02 AM

Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title for the third time against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319, scheduled for August 16 at the United Center in Chicago. The announcement was made by UFC CEO Dana White, marking the promotion's return to the city since 2019.

Du Plessis, who captured the middleweight championship in January 2024 at UFC 297 with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland, has been undefeated since joining the UFC. His first title defense was a fourth-round submission of Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, followed by a unanimous decision win in a rematch with Strickland at UFC 312.

Chimaev, undefeated in his professional career with a record of 14-0, earned his title shot with a first-round submission victory over former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, which was named the 2024 Submission of the Year. This fight will be Chimaev's first challenge for the UFC middleweight title.

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