As he gears up for UFC 319, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis sees a plethora of contenders in his division.

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev both displayed confidence at the first faceoff for Saturday's UFC 319 title fight.

Dricus du Plessis will defend his middleweight title for the third time against Khamzat Chimaev in Chicago at UFC 319.

The middleweight title fight between challenger Khamzat Chimaev and champion Dricus Du Plessis is shaping up to be a massive event in Chicago Aug. 16.

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will share the stage with live microphones at Thursday's UFC 319 press conference.

Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa is seen on stage during the UFC 319 press conference at Radius Chicago on August 14, 2025 ...

Du Plessis, who made his UFC debut in October 2020, won the UFC middleweight title with a decision win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. He has since retained the belt twice, defeating Israel Adesanya ...

Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev look ready to tear each other apart just days away from their middleweight title fight ...

During the UFC 319 press conference, the challenger had the crowd firmly on his side.

The UFC returns to Chicago on Saturday, marking the first time the Octagon has landed in "The Windy City" since 2019. Atop the UFC 319 fight card is a middleweight title showdown between champion ...

UFC 319 is just days away, as the main event features a possible 'Fight of the Year' candidate between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

For the first time in six years, the UFC returns to the Windy City, as Chicago plays host to this Saturday's UFC 319. Get ...