Ultimate Clash of Titans in Chicago!

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Dana White confirms that Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will face off for the middleweight title this August! This electrifying matchup has fans buzzing ever since Du Plessis claimed the title from Sean Strickland last year, and now Chimaev finally gets his moment to battle for the championship.

A Historic Event at the United Center

Mark your calendars for August 16, as the United Center in Chicago, boasting a 22,000-capacity, will host UFC 319’s main event. Fans were concerned after rumors swirled about Du Plessis potentially withdrawing due to injury. However, those anxieties were put to rest as the fighters signed on for this highly anticipated clash.

Chimaev's Long-Awaited Return to America

This fight marks Khamzat Chimaev's return to the octagon in the U.S. for the first time since his infamous weigh-in debacle at UFC 279 against Nate Diaz—where he missed weight in spectacular fashion, resulting in a last-minute reshuffling of the card. Since then, Chimaev has taken his talents to Abu Dhabi, defeating notable champions Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker last year.

Dana White Unveils Additional Fights!

In an exciting Instagram Live session, Dana White didn't stop at just one announcement. Alongside this monumental bout, he teased several other matchups, keeping fans eager for more. While the heavyweight scene remains a mystery with Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, we now know that Ilia Topuria will square off against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

Prepare yourselves for a night of fierce competition and drama as Du Plessis and Chimaev clash for the gold, promising to deliver a spectacle that fight fans won’t want to miss!