UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev

No Calm before the Storm

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.

Cast

Khamzat Chimaev

Self

Dricus Du Plessis

Self

Lerone Murphy

Self

Aaron Pico

Self

Carlos Prates

Self

Geoff Neal

Self

Michael Page

Self

Jared Cannonier

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Tim Elliott

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Kai Asakura

Self

Crew

Dana White

Executive Producer

Ari Emanuel

Executive Producer

Anthony Giordano

Director

Zach Candito

Coordinating Producer

Michael La Plante

Supervising Producer