Dricus DuPlessis will defend the UFC middleweight title against Khamzat Chmaev on Saturday, at UFC 319. The main event will be a tough one, as neither fighter has ever lost in UFC. The UFC 319 main event begins at 10:00 p.m. ET, with the main event likely starting just after midnight.
Pay-per-view is only available on ESPN+ to watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev UFC 319.
Here’s everything you need to Know:
What is UFC 319.
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: Start of main card at 10 p.m. ET, the prelims begin 8 p.m. ET’s early prelims will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET
United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Join Live: DirecTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), Sling, and ESPN+.
UFC 319 Du Plessis vs. Chimaev: How to Watch
Pay-PerViews can get expensive. ESPN+ has a deal for UFC 319, which includes an ESPN+ membership. This deal includes the UFC PPV and a one-year subscription for $134.98. If you buy the ESPN+ card and subscription separately, it would cost you $200.
It is impossible to buy a UFC PPV without a monthly ESPN+ subscription. This costs $11.99. UFC PPVs costs $79.99. That means you would need to pay $91.98 without an ESPN+ account to watch the fights on Saturday.
UFC 319 Du Plessis vs. Chimaev: How to watch in the USA
ESPN+ is exclusively available to U.S. fans. The event will cost $79.99. It can be accessed via multiple platforms such as Apple, Android Fire TV Roku, Smart TVs and more.
UFC 319 – Fight Card
Main Card
Middleweight Title: Dricus Plessis Vs Khamzat Cimaev
Featherweights: Lerone vs Aaron Pico
Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates
Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page
Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura
At a glance, fighter stats
Dricus Du Plessis: Age 31 | Height 1.85 m | Reach 1.93 m | Record 23-2
As fight night nears, the anticipation is increasing. UFC 319 promises an epic battle between Chimaev, who exudes invincibility, and Du Plessis, who has a proven record of championship grit.
UFC 319 preview: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev may be ranked third among UFC middleweights, but he’s the most dangerous opponent Dricus Plessis will face for the time being. The South African fighter beat Israel Adesanya twice and Sean Strickland three times. He won his last fight against Strickland by unanimous vote in February.
