Everything You Need to Know About UFC 319
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UFC 319 is set to go down on Saturday, August 16 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. With major storylines and high-stakes matchups, the card promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the year.
In the main event, reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis defends his title against the undefeated and dangerous Khamzat Chimaev. Despite being one of the most dominant forces across any weight class or promotion, Chimaev’s rise has been repeatedly interrupted by serious health issues, some of which have threatened to end his career. Still, all eyes will be on him as he looks to finally capture UFC gold.
On the other side, Du Plessis has proven time and again that he’s built for championship-level wars and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Originally slated to face Movsar Evloev in July, Aaron Pico will now make his long-awaited UFC debut in the co-main event against Lerone Murphy. Though the opponent has changed, the stakes remain high as Pico is still fighting for a number next to his name. Murphy is undefeated and currently holds a spot in the featherweight division’s top 10.
You can catch all the action live on PPV, exclusively through ESPN+.
How to Watch UFC 319
- Date: Saturday, August 16
- Start Time:
- Early Prelims: 6:00 PM EST
- Prelims: 8:00 PM EST
- Main Card: 10:00 PM EST
- Location: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch:
Main Card
- UFC Middleweight Championship: Dricus Du Plessis (c) vs. Khamzat Chimaev
- Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico (Featherweight)
- Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura (Flyweight)
- Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page (Middleweight)
- Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates (Welterweight)
Prelims
- Karine Silva vs. JJ Aldrich (Flyweight)
- Alexander Hernandez vs. Chase Hooper (Lightweight)
- Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Bryan Battle (Middleweight)
- Jéssica Andrade vs. Lupita Godinez (Strawweight)
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
- King Green vs. Diego Ferreira (Lightweight)
- Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)
Behind the Scenes of Khamzat Chimaev’s U.S. Camp
Inside Khamzat Chimaev’s Week 2 fight camp in the U.S. as USADA shows up, a DWCS fighter gets injured, UFC legends visit, and Arman Tsarukyan joins the team:
Check out the videos we previously published for our Khamzat IG Fight Camp series ahead of his first UFC middleweight title shot:
- An Early Look Into Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 Fight Camp in America (Pat Downey Joins)
- Khamzat Chimaev Touches Down in USA for Fight Camp Ahead of UFC 319
Main Card Predictions
UFC 319 is coming to Chicago with a blockbuster middleweight title fight. Plus, Murphy vs. Pico and Cannonier vs. Page. Check out our staff predictions and breakdowns inside ahead of the big night:
Aaron Pico Makes UFC Debut
Ahead of Aaron Pico’s UFC 319 debut, we break down his move from Bellator, his matchup with Lerone Murphy, and why crossovers to the UFC are never guaranteed wins:
Lerone Murphy Steps Up
While we wait for UFC 319, check out an article we published back in April after Lerone Murphy’s unanimous decision win over Josh Emmett. We highlighted why you should have been paying attention then, and why you still should now:
Make sure to stay tuned to this guide and The Scrap for updates and related articles as the event approaches!
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