UFC Returns to Chicago for Blockbuster Middleweight Showdown

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Chicago with a highly anticipated middleweight championship bout. On August 16, 185-pound king Dricus Du Plessis will defend his title against undefeated No. 3 ranked contender Khamzat Chimaev. This exciting matchup promises to be a thrilling clash of styles.

Also on the card, Middleweight strikers Jared Cannonier and Michael ‘Venom’ Page will put their skills on display in a battle between two highly skilled fighters.

The event takes place at the United Center with the main card scheduled for 10pm ET/7pm PT on ESPN+. The preliminary bouts will kick off at 8pm ET/5pm PT, followed by the early prelims starting at 6pm ET/3pm PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev promises to be an electrifying evening of mixed martial arts action. Don’t miss a moment of the live event, which will feature five rounds in the main event and three rounds for all other bouts.

Source: https://www.ufc.com/news/official-weigh-results-ufc-319-du-plessis-vs-chimaev