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UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev at United Center in Chicago, IL

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Chicago with UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev taking place at United Center. The fight card features a series of MMA bouts, with the middleweight title contested in the headliner of the show.

In the main event, Dricus du Plessis of South Africa makes the third defense of his 185-pound belt against Dubai-based contender Khamzat Chimaev.

Among other bouts, Jared Cannonier of the U.S. takes on Michael “Venom” Page of England at middleweight. Also at middleweight, American Gerald Meerschaert faces Michal Oleksiejczuk of Poland. Plus, former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade of Brazil meets Loopy Godinez of Mexico.

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What time is UFC 319

The UFC 319 main card (PPV) starts at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT. Prelims begin at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, and early prelims start at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev airs live on ESPN+.

UFC 319 fight card

  • Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev – Du Plessis’ UFC middleweight title
  • Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page, middleweight
  • Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk, middleweight
  • Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose, lightweight
  • Bobby Green vs. Carlos Ferreira, lightweight
  • Karine Silva vs. JJ Aldrich, flyweight
  • Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, welterweight
  • Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura, flyweight
  • Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez, lightweight
  • Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez, strawweight

*Card, ticket and broadcast information subject to change

How to watch

Date

August 16, 2025

Location

United Center - 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States

Where to watch

Start time

  • Main card: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
  • Prelims: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
  • Early prelims: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
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