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The UFC middleweight division is heating up ahead of two pivotal showdowns. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will face the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event next month in Chicago.

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Ex-UFC star says Khamzat Chimaev beating Dricus du Plessis would be a ‘disaster’ for the sport

One former fighter is worried about what a Khamzat Chimaev victory at UFC 319 would mean for the middleweight division. Chimaev’s first UFC title shot is fast approaching, as the undefeated phenom looks to have the 185-pound championship wrapped around his waist in Chicago on August 16 at the expense of Dricus du Plessis.

MMA News / HITC / July 27

Robert Whittaker breaks down why Dricus du Plessis won’t beat Khamzat Chimaev: ‘It is obvious…’

Dricus du Plessis has a history of turning skepticism into victory, but Robert Whittaker thinks his current path could lead to defeat. Since becoming champion, the South African has held onto his title with two successful defences.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Robert Whittaker reveals a surprising positive that came from his devastating Khamzat Chimaev loss

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left badly damaged by Khamzat Chimaev in 2024, but something good seemingly came from the difficult result.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Dricus du Plessis advised to back out of potential bet with Khamzat Chimaev or risk leaving UFC 319 empty handed

There has been talk surrounding a bet that the UFC’s middleweight champion never made. The main event of UFC 319 is set to be one of the biggest fights of the year between two of the sport’s most unique personalities and competitors.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Robert Whittaker reveals the UFC loss he wants to ‘correct’ the most, and it’s not against Khamzat Chimaev

One crushing defeat appears to irk UFC Abu Dhabi headliner Robert Whittaker more than the rest. Whittaker is gearing up to make the walk again in the Middle East, as he returns to the site of his devastating setback nine months ago.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25

Reinier de Ridder’s former training partner makes a bold prediction about a potential matchup with Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev has been absolutely dominant in one area since he first arrived in the UFC. The undefeated contender is set to compete in his first UFC title fight next month in Chicago.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25

Paulo Costa breaks down exactly how he would beat ‘dead man walking’ Khamzat Chimaev

Paulo Costa has evidently been thinking a lot about how his matchup with bitter rival Khamzat Chimaev would play out inside the UFC Octagon. The cancellation of Costa’s clash with Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023 only added fuel to the fire of their rivalry, and the heat has continued to pick up this year.

MMA News / HITC / July 24

Shara Magomedov gives blunt prediction on Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev: ‘Two seconds…’

Shara Magomedov doesn’t expect Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev to be much of a contest. ‘Bullet’ is back in action this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi, looking to rebound from the first loss of his career.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 24

Paulo Costa on Khamzat Chimaev: 'He's a c***'

Former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa snapped a two-fight losing streak with an impressive unanimous decision win over Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-main event last Saturday. During his UFC 318 post-fight interview, Costa went after undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. "Everybody knows that I hate that guy.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 24

Fan-Favorite Robert Whittaker Promises Fairy Tale Ending After Khamzat Chimaev Disaster

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is undoubtedly one of the biggest fan favorites on the current UFC roster. Since joining the UFC in 2012, he’s taken on elite opponents, solidifying his legacy in the Octagon with a humble personality.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 23

UFC on ABC 9 Brings Awesome Main Card to Abu Dhabi This Saturday Night

UFC on ABC 9 fight week continues. This coming Saturday afternoon (USA time), Dana White’s promotion touches down in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the second edition of UFC Fight Night on the ABC Television Network in as many months.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 23

Khabib Nurmagomedov offers Khamzat Chimaev advice on how to beat Dricus Du Plessis

Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared his support for Khamzat Chimaev, giving 'Borz' a path to victory ahead of his first shot at UFC gold. 'The Eagle' is no stranger to coaching fighters to victory, as he has done time and time again with his Russian armada.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 23

Middleweight dark horse predicts Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

UFC Abu Dhabi goes down this Saturday to wrap up the promotion's July schedule, featuring an all-too-important middleweight contender fight between former champion Robert Whittaker opposite Reinier de Ridder in the night's main event.

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UFC 319 Full fight card including Dricus du Plessis defending his title against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev

A world champion battles an undefeated challenger in the massive main event of UFC 319. Dricus du Plessis will defend his title for the third time on August 16, when he battles Khamzat Chimaev at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

Khabib Nurmagomedov advises Khamzat Chimaev to abandon his usual game plan to beat Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319

Khabib Nurmagomedov has offered Khamzat Chimaev some tactical advice ahead of UFC 319. The 14-0 phenom is set to take on Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title in Chicago on August 16.

MMA News / HITC / July 21

Israel Adesanya predicts who’ll win Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev with a ‘late finish’

Israel Adesanya won’t be in the Octagon next month, but he’ll still have a close eye on UFC 319’s main event. Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title has been one of the most anticipated fights of 2025 since it was announced.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 21

Israel Adesanya predicts Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Israel Adesanya is picking his winner for the middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319. Formerly the middleweight kingpin, Adesanya now rides a three-fight skid, with one of those losses to current champion Du Plessis.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 21

Paulo Costa to ‘Boost’ Vintage Rivalry with Visit to Chicago While Khamzat Chimaev Stretches War of Words

Don’t call it a comeback; ‘vintage’ Paulo Costa, who went 5-0 in his early UFC days did not lose a step. The fighter just needed his tune back, and he did at UFC 318.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 20

Paulo Costa calls out 'coward' Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 318 win

Former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa looked impressive in his UFC 318 co-main event win over Roman Kopylov. He entered the fight coming off

MMA News / HITC / July 18

Ex-UFC champion who trained with Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis gives his take on UFC 319 title fight

We’re just a month away from what many are calling the most anticipated UFC fight of 2025. Dricus du Plessis is set to put his middleweight title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, with the bout taking place on 16 August in Chicago.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 18

Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Paulo Costa Fiery Threat at UFC 318: 'Don’t Cry'

Paulo Costa returns this Saturday for a thrilling middleweight battle against Roman Kopylov at UFC 318 after two consecutive losses. This fight marks Costa’s first UFC appearance since his defeat to Sean Strickland, motivating him to make a powerful comeback performance.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 17

Khamzat Chimaev Is In Paulo Costa’s Girlfriends DM’s

Things have clearly reached a boiling point between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev. Things have turned disrespectful at this point. In a fight conference Costa went off of Chimaev for sliding into his girlfriend DM’s.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 11

Is Khamzat Chimaev Retiring? UFC Superstar’s Ex-Training Partner Spills Tea on Latest ‘Whispers’

Khamzat Chimaev is undoubtedly one of the most electrifying and entertaining fighters on the current UFC roster across all divisions. After years of rising expectations, the Russian-born fighter is finally set to compete for the middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 7

Middleweight contender weighs in on Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

The United Center in Chicago hosts the Aug. 16 UFC 319 fight card headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus du Plessis (23-2) and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 6

Ex-UFC champ offers surprising pick for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Under six weeks separate the UFC from its first trip to "The Windy City" since June 2019. For the third time in promotional history, Illinois plays host to a middleweight title fight.