Du Plessis vs Chimaev – The UFC returns to Chicago after more than six years, bringing an action-packed card to the United Center for UFC 319. This blockbuster event is headlined by one of the most anticipated middleweight clashes in recent history — Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev — and is backed by a stacked main card and thrilling prelims.
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UFC 319 – Du Plessis vs Chimaev will take place at the United Center in Chicago on the night of Saturday, August 16, which will be the early morning of Sunday, August 17 in Setanta Sports broadcast regions.
The Early Prelims will begin at 2:00 AM in Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. In Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, they will start at 4:00 AM.
The Prelims are scheduled to start at 4:00 AM in Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, and at 6:00 AM in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.
The Main Card, featuring the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, will begin at 6:00 AM in Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, and at 8:00 AM in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.
Fans across all these countries can watch UFC 319 live on setantasports.com.
| Country / Region | Early Prelims | Prelims | Main Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Moldova | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Ukraine | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Lithuania | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Latvia | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Estonia | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Azerbaijan | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Armenia | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
| Kazakhstan (Almaty) | 04:00 | 06:00 | 08:00 |
| Uzbekistan | 04:00 | 06:00 | 08:00 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 04:00 | 06:00 | 08:00 |
| Turkmenistan | 04:00 | 06:00 | 08:00 |
| Tajikistan | 04:00 | 06:00 | 08:00 |
| Belarus | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
Middleweight Championship Showdown – Du Plessis vs Chimaev
In the main event, reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis defends his belt for the second time in 2025. The South African powerhouse has been flawless inside the UFC, holding an undefeated 9-0 record and dismantling elite opposition, including his dominant rematch win over Sean Strickland earlier this year.
Across the Octagon stands Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated phenom whose rise from Fight Island to title contention has been nothing short of meteoric. Fresh from a brutal first-round submission of Robert Whittaker, Chimaev now gets his first crack at UFC gold. This bout is more than a title fight — it’s the ultimate proving ground for two men with everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Main Card Highlights
- Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico – Undefeated featherweight contender Murphy takes on debuting star Pico in a high-stakes battle that could shape the title picture in 2026.
- Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates – A clash of heavy hitters at welterweight, with Neal’s crisp boxing facing Prates’ explosive finishing ability.
- Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page – Middleweight striking fans will be treated as Cannonier’s raw power meets “MVP’s” elusive, unpredictable style.
- Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura – Veteran grit vs Japanese knockout power opens the main card with fireworks expected from the first bell.
Preliminary Card Must-Watch Fights
The prelims are just as loaded, featuring experienced names and rising stars:
- King Green vs Diego Ferreira – Lightweight war between two relentless pressure fighters.
- Jessica Andrade vs Loopy Godinez – A crossroads battle at strawweight with serious ranking implications.
- Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose – Expect a striking clinic when the legendary Barboza returns to lightweight.
- Bryan Battle vs Nursulton Ruziboev – Middleweight showdown between a TUF winner and an Uzbek knockout artist.
Why UFC 319 Is Unmissable
From title drama at the top to veteran vs prospect matchups throughout the card, UFC 319 is built for maximum excitement. Every fight has stakes, every matchup tells a story, and the atmosphere in Chicago promises to be electric.
Watch UFC 319 – Du Plessis vs Chimaev live on setantasports.com and witness history in the making.
