US EditionMiddleweight Champ Dricus Du Plessis Puts Belt on the Line Against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319
Dricus du Plessis aims for a third title defense against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev, who is the betting favorite at 19/50, in a highly anticipated UFC middleweight clash.
- On Saturday, 16 August UFC 319 opens at the United Center with Dricus du Plessis defending his title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev.
- Du Plessis comes in fresh after a commanding decision victory over Sean Strickland earlier this year, positioning him as a top contender.
- According to Betway, Khamzat Chimaev is a 19/50 favourite, with Dricus du Plessis at 2/1, raising questions about Chimaev’s endurance after grueling fights.
- Regardless of result, UFC 319 promises fireworks and could be remembered as one of MMA history’s most pivotal nights, and Michael Page said he’ll never bet against du Plessis again.
- Looking ahead, UFC 319 features a highly anticipated title fight that could propel Khamzat Chimaev to superstardom, with the bout already considered one of the most appetizing in recent years.
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Chimaev finally gets UFC title shot after long road to the top
After Khamzat Chimaev burst onto the MMA scene in 2020 with a flurry of fast, violent stoppages that suggested a champion-in-waiting, he finally gets his shot at UFC gold when he takes on incumbent Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in Chicago on Saturday. The Chechen-born 31-year-old, who started his professional
UFC 319: Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Betting Odds
Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will face off in a highly anticipated middleweight title fight at UFC 319. It takes place tomorrow night at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.du Plessis enters the main event with the goal of further solidifying his legacy in the middleweight division. A victory over Chimaev would be a significant milestone in his career. Given ‘Borz’s reputation, a win could push him in the pound-for-pound discussions.…
Heated Exchange - Dana White's Reaction to Khamzat Chimaev's 'Allahu Akbar' Chant During Faceoff with Dricus du Plessis – Defiant America
The UFC 319 pre-fight press conference turned into a tense spectacle Thursday when middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Khamzat Chimaev faced off in Chicago — and it ended with Dana White personally stepping in as things took an unexpected turn. The two fighters locked eyes in a long, heated staredown following the press conference, with the Chicago crowd loudly backing Chimaev and booing du Plessis every chance they got. UFC C…
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Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis puts belt on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319
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Dricus Du Plessis threatens Khamzat Chimaev despite friendly interactions
Unlike his two prior title defences, the build-up to Dricus du Plessis’ third title defence, against Khamzat Chimaev, has been strictly focused on the action that will take place inside the octagon.
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