Dricus Du Plessis vs.Khamzat Chimaev

has been officially confirmed for UFC 319, set to take place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming fight ¹ ²:

– Middleweight Title Fight:

Du Plessis, the current champion, will defend his title against Chimaev, who is undefeated in his professional career with a record of 14-0.

– Fight Details:

    – Date: August 16, 2025

    – Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

    – Event: UFC 319

Fighter Profiles:

– Dricus Du Plessis:

    – Current UFC Middleweight Champion

    – Record: 23-2 overall, 9-0 in the UFC

    – Successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland

– Khamzat Chimaev:

    – Undefeated record: 14-0 overall, 8-0 in the UFC

    – Known for his dominant wrestling skills and finishes

    – Last fought in October, submitting Robert Whittaker in the first round

This highly anticipated matchup promises to be an exciting contest between two top middleweight fighters, with Du Plessis looking to retain his title and Chimaev seeking to claim the championship ³.