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UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev

UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev

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UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev

"No Calm before the Storm"

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UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion (also former KSW Welterweight Champion) Dricus du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev headlined the event.

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Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

Self

Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis

Self

Lerone Murphy

Lerone Murphy

Self

Aaron Pico

Aaron Pico

Self

Carlos Prates

Carlos Prates

Self

Geoff Neal

Geoff Neal

Self

Michael Page

Michael Page

Self

Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier

Self

Tim Elliott

Tim Elliott

Self

Kai Asakura

Kai Asakura

Self

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Directed by: Anthony Giordano

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