Middleweight rivals Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev will clash TONIGHT (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) at UFC 319 inside United Center in Chicago, Illinois. To say Dricus Du Plessis has exceeded expectations would be an understatement.

The UFC is in one of the world’s most legendary cities with the middleweight title on the line at the top of the bill. UFC 319 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at United Center in Chicago, and it’s the promotion’s first visit there in more than six years.

One of the biggest fight cards of 2025 has finally arrived. Check out these in-depth UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev predictions and betting breakdowns.