UFC 319
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Founded | August 16, 2025 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts bouts |
UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which took place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Background
This event represented the UFC's eighth occasion hosting an event in Chicago and its first return to the city since UFC 238 in June 2019.
The headline bout showcased a UFC Middleweight Championship clash between the current titleholder and former KSW Welterweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and the undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev. Initially, Nassourdine Imavov was designated as the backup fighter but withdrew to pursue a matchup with Caio Borralho, who then assumed the role of alternate for the championship fight. Both Imavov and Borralho were later scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho, set for three weeks following UFC 319.
A welterweight showdown between Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates occurred after being postponed from UFC 314 due to Neal’s injury. In the women’s flyweight category, Karine Silva competed against Dione Barbosa, who stepped in after JJ Aldrich withdrew.
The flyweight final of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs. Team Sonnen was contested at this event. However, the welterweight final featuring Rodrigo Sezinando and Daniil Donchenko was delayed until UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva because of Sezinando’s injury.
A lightweight encounter between King Green and Carlos Diego Ferreira was called off during fight week following an injury sustained by Green.
At the official weigh-ins, middleweight tournament victor Bryan Battle failed to make weight by four pounds for his scheduled catchweight bout against Nursulton Ruziboev. Consequently, the fight was canceled, and Battle was released from his UFC contract.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were granted as follows:
- Fight of the Night: No bonus was distributed.
- Performance of the Night: Khamzat Chimaev, Lerone Murphy, Carlos Prates, and Tim Elliott