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UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev

UFC returns to United Center in the Windy City of Chicago on August 16 with a stacked UFC 319 event featuring one of the most highly anticipated middleweight title fights in years. South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis has taken UFC by storm since arriving in the Octagon in 2020, and after winning the UFC middleweight crown against Sean Strickland, he's continued to dominate with wins over Israel Adesanya and Strickland in their February rematch. But many believe his toughest test to date will be unbeaten challenger Khamzat Chimaev, whose list of UFC victories includes the names of Robert Whittaker, Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns.

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev - World Middleweight Championship - Saturday, August 16 - Live From United Center in Chicago, IL.

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UFC 319 Fight Week Schedule

UFC 319 Press Conference

  • Catch the UFC 319 main card athletes live on stage ahead of the action  
  • Location: Radius Theater, 640 West Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois 60616
  • 4:00pm CT - Doors open to the public
  • 5:00pm CT - UFC 319 Press Conference 
  • Free and open to the public  
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Athlete Meet & Greet

  • Tracy Cortez x Jose Cuervo
  • Location: Joy District, 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
  • 6:30 - 8:00pm CT
Dricus Du Plessis durante a Coletiva de Imprensa para promover o UFC 305. (Foto por Will Russell/Zuffa LLC)

Chicago Athletes Q&A

UFC 319 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins

  • The full UFC 319 card will step onto the scale to weigh in and face off ahead of their fights on Saturday
  • Location: Radius Theater - 640 West Cermak Road Chicago, Illinois 60616  
  • 3:30pm - CT Doors open to the public   
  • 5:00pm - CT Fighters on the scale
  • Free and open to the public

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  • Location: DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, 1012 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
  • 7:00 - 8:00pm CT

UFC Athlete Meet & Greets

  • Tracy Cortez x Jose Cuervo
    • Location: Liquorama, 4430 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
    • 5:00 – 6:30pm CT
  • Chito Vera x New Amsterdam Vodka
    • Location: Moreno's Liquor, 3724 W 26th St. Chicago, IL 60623
    • 5:30 - 7:00pm CT
  • Chito Vera x New Amsterdam Vodka
    • Location: The Barn, 1659 W Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60612
    • 7:30 - 9:00pm CT
  • Tracy Cortez x Jose Cuervo
    • Location: Lyon's Beverage Depot, 5114 S Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
    • 7:30 - 9:00pm CT
Khamzat Chimaev of Russia works out for fans and media during a UFC open workout at Yas Mall on October 23, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Zuffa LLC)

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev

  • Location: United Center - 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612  
  • 4:30pm CT - Doors open to the public
  • 5:30pm CT - Early Prelims begin on UFC FIGHT PASS & ESPN+
  • 7:00pm CT - Prelims begin on ESPN & ESPN+
  • 9:00pm CT - Main Card begins live on Pay-Per-View & ESPN+
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Athlete Meet & Greets

  • Tracy Cortez x Jose Cuervo
    • Location: Armanetti Grand & Western Liquors, 515 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
    • 1:00 - 2:30pm CT
  • Gilbert Burns x 19 Crimes 
    • Location: Green Street Local, 130 S Green St. Chicago, IL 60607
    • 4:00 - 5:30pm CT
  • Reinier de Ridder x 19 Crimes 
    • Location: Parlay Lincoln Park, 950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    • 7:00 - 8:30pm CT 

 

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev Watch Party

  • DraftKings x Total Wireless Watch Party
    • Location: DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, 1012 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
    • 8:00pm - 12:00am 
Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev, Live From United Center In Chicago, Illinois on August 16, 2025
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