UFC is again within the Windy Metropolis on Saturday night time with its newest PPV providing. The primary occasion is likely one of the greatest matchups attainable on paper as middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis seems to defend his title in opposition to arguably the most important star within the sport to by no means put on gold Khamzat Chimaev. All of it goes down from the United Heart in Chicago this weekend.
Du Plessis emerged from a bunch of contenders at middleweight to overhaul the throne. DDP has received all 9 of his UFC fights since making his debut in 2020 and owns wins over the division’s elite in former champions Sean Strickland (twice), Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya.
Chimaev, in the meantime, has needed to look ahead to his alternative after an unbelievable fast rise upon his arrival. Chimaev additionally debuted in 2020 and received three fights in a report 65-day span. However accidents, sickness and weight reducing issues have slowed his progress up the ladder. Saturday marks simply his fourth struggle in 4 years, however a win would make all of the down time price it for the Wolf.
The undercard options some fascinating matchups on Saturday. Most notably, Aaron Pico is ready to make his promotional debut when he takes on prime prospect Lerone Murphy within the co-main occasion. Pico has been tabbed for greatness since earlier than he even stepped foot inside a cage of any form. The previous Bellator MMA fighter struggled early in his profession as he was put in in opposition to prime fighters early. However he slowly discovered his footing and was closing in on title rivalry earlier than Bellator was purchased by PFL and his profession stalled. Now, he will get an opportunity to make a splash in a major slot.
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Under is the entire struggle card for UFC 319, together with the most recent odds. Verify again all week lengthy for the most recent information, options and different content material round this huge occasion.
UFC 319 struggle card, odds
- Khamzat Chimaev -220 vs. Dricus du Plessis (c) +180, middleweight title
- Aaron Pico -195 vs. Lerone Murphy +165 featherweights
- Carlos Prates def. Geoff Neal through first-round knockout (elbow)
- Michael Web page def. Jared Cannonier through unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura through second-round submission (guillotine choke)
- Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan through second-round submission (rear-naked choke)
- Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert through first-round TKO (punches)
- Crazy Godinez def. Jessica Andrade through unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper through first-round knockout (punches)
- Drakkar Klose def. Edson Barboza through unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-29)
- Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa through unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris through second-round submission (triangle choke)
UFC 319 information
- Date: Aug. 16
- Location: United Heart — Chicago
- Begin time: 10 p.m. ET (Most important card)
- How one can watch: ESPN+ PPV
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