Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis Clash in UFC 319 Main Event Chicago

UFC 319 in Chicago will feature a highly anticipated middleweight title bout between undefeated fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis. The final face-off at the weigh-ins grew heated, requiring intervention from UFC CEO Dana White and security, highlighting the intensity of their rivalry. Chimaev weighed in at 183 pounds, two pounds under the 185-pound middleweight championship limit, which sparked fan theories and concern about his condition, though his nutritionist confirmed his weight was accurate based on multiple scale checks. Historically, Chimaev has had weight-cutting issues, including past misses and illnesses, but for UFC 319 he managed to make weight cleanly, easing doubts about his reliability. Fans and pundits remain intrigued by the significant weight difference between the two fighters and Chimaev's decision to strip down during weigh-ins, which is usually reserved for those worried about missing weight. In preparation for the fight, Chimaev has added strength and conditioning coach Sam Calavitta to his training team to address concerns about his conditioning.