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UFC 319 -- Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Fight card, date, odds, rumors, start time, complete guide

Dricus du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 this Saturday at the United Center in Chicago.
The bout follows a tense buildup including a near scuffle at Thursday's press conference and a physical incident at Friday's weigh-ins requiring Dana White and security to intervene.
Du Plessis and Chimaev, known for their intensity and respect backstage, have strong records with Du Plessis holding wins over former champions and Chimaev entering unbeaten at 14-0.
Du Plessis remarked on how simple it was to provoke his opponent, noting the strong reaction came from facing someone truly formidable. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan praised Du Plessis’ exceptional stamina, likening his cardio to that of UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and highlighting his ability to maintain pressure throughout a fight.
This highly anticipated UFC title fight in Chicago features Du Plessis determined to defeat Chimaev decisively and earn the crowd’s support on fight night.

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