Middleweight Champion Du Plessis Defends Title Versus Chimaev In Chicago

UFC 319, held at the United Center in Chicago, features a highly anticipated middleweight championship bout between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis, with a strong record and an 11-fight winning streak, aims to solidify his title with a third defense, while Chimaev looks to re-establish himself as a top contender after health setbacks. The event, airing on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, requires viewers to purchase the main card for $79.99 in addition to an ESPN+ subscription, with preliminaries available on ESPN+ alone. Fans can also stream prelims and early prelims via UFC Fight Pass and access the event through various platforms worldwide, including Sportsnet in Canada and TNT Sports in the UK. The fight's outcome is expected to significantly impact the middleweight division and the fighters' future trajectories in the UFC. Additional notable bouts include Aaron Pico's UFC debut against Lerone Murphy, with implications for featherweight title contention.