Former Champion Andrade, Chimaev, Du Plessis Headline UFC 319 Chicago

UFC 319, scheduled for August 16-17, 2025, in Chicago, will feature high-profile middleweight and strawweight bouts with potential title implications. The main event includes an undefeated middleweight challenger Khamzat Chimaev facing champion Dricus du Plessis, who will defend his 185-pound title for the third time. A notable strawweight fight between former champion Jessica Andrade and Lupita Godinez is also set, with Andrade aiming to rebound after recent losses and potentially earn a rematch with current champion Weili Zhang. Additionally, a middleweight bout between Britain's Michael Page and American Jared Cannonier is reportedly in the works for the event, adding depth to the middleweight division's competition. Earlier in the year, Mansur Abdul-Malik is set to face Cody Brundage in a middleweight bout at UFC on ESPN 69 in Atlanta, with Abdul-Malik entering undefeated and Brundage bringing significant knockout experience. These matchups highlight an active period for the UFC middleweight and strawweight divisions as fighters vie for rankings and title opportunities.