Khamzat Chimaev will challenge Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title at UFC 319. Chimaev's rise to the top was impacted by illness and injury, while Du Plessis has defended his title twice since winning it in January 2024. Many consider Chimaev the biggest threat to Du Plessis in a competitive division. Aaron Pico debuts in the co-main event against Lerone Murphy. Predictions for the event show strong favorites for several fights, with close competition expected in the main and co-main events.
Khamzat Chimaev gets his shot at gold at UFC 319 against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis after a rise slowed by illness and injury.
Chimaev's dominant victories early in his UFC career have positioned him as the toughest test for champion Du Plessis in a wide-open division.
Aaron Pico makes his much-anticipated UFC debut in the co-main event against unbeaten featherweight standout Lerone Murphy.
Our picks indicate strong alignments for the first two fights of the UFC 319 main card, with favorites established for the key matchups.
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