UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis Headlines

The UFC is set to return to the Windy City in a big way, as UFC 319 will be headlined by a blockbuster middleweight title fight between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated No. 3 contender Khamzat Chimaev, scheduled for Saturday, August 16 at the United Center.

In the co-main event, fight fans will be treated to a striker’s delight as No. 7-ranked Jared Cannonier faces off against dynamic finisher Michael "Venom" Page in a pivotal middleweight clash with title implications.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 20 at 10 a.m. CT via Ticketmaster.com, with UFC Fight Club and UFC newsletter subscribers receiving early access on June 18 and 19, respectively.

Main Event Showdown: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev

Du Plessis (23-2) enters his first title defense on a seven-year unbeaten streak, having secured wins over former champions Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker. The South African standout now faces his toughest challenge yet in Chimaev.

Chimaev (14-0), representing the UAE by way of Chechnya, is unbeaten in his career and has already dispatched elite names like Gilbert Burns, Kamaru Usman, and Robert Whittaker. He now eyes UFC gold in his middleweight title debut.

Featured Bout: Cannonier vs. Page

Cannonier (18-8) looks to climb back into title contention following a TKO victory over Gregory Rodrigues. With wins over top contenders like Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland, Cannonier aims to stop Page’s surge.

Page (23-3) enters the bout riding high off a dominant win against Shara Magomedov, and hopes to add Cannonier’s name to a resume that already includes victories over Kevin Holland and Douglas Lima.