UFC 319 Live: How to Watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on ESPN+
UFC 319 is set to bring high-octane action as Dricus Du Plessis defends his middleweight title against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in Chicago. Here’s everything you need to know about the fight card, timings, and how to watch it live.
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Aakash Khuman
The UFC is taking over Chicago’s United Center on Saturday night with a blockbuster card headlined by reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis will put his belt on the line against the unbeaten Chimaev in what promises to be one of the most thrilling matchups of 2025.
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Fight Timing Details
The UFC 319 main card kicks off on ESPN Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET. The prelims will stream on ESPN, ESPN , and Disney at 8 p.m. ET, while early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN and Disney before moving to ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
Du Plessis Title Defense
Du Plessis (23-2-0), the 31-year-old South African champion, will defend his belt for the second time in 2025. Earlier this year, he defeated Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in a unanimous decision. Having snatched the belt at the start of 2024, he now faces his toughest challenger yet.
Chimaev’s Big Test
Chimaev (14-0-0) enters the octagon undefeated, with three of his last five wins coming via submission. The 31-year-old powerhouse will make his first appearance of 2025, aiming to snatch the title from Du Plessis in front of the Chicago crowd.
Full UFC 319 Fight Card
- Main Card – ESPN PPV, 10 p.m. ET
- Middleweight Championship: Dricus Du Plessis (c) vs. Khamzat Chimaev
- Featherweight: Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico
- Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
- Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page
- Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura
- Prelims – ESPN/ESPN /Disney , 8 p.m. ET
- Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Eric Nolan (Middleweight)
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
- Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godínez (Women’s Strawweight)
- Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
- Early Prelims – ESPN /Disney , 6 p.m. ET
- Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)
- Karine Silva vs. Dione Barbosa (Women’s Flyweight)
- Alibi Idiris vs. Joseph Morales (Flyweight Championship)
How to Watch UFC 319
Fans can stream the main card exclusively on ESPN PPV, while prelims and early prelims will also be available on ESPN and Disney . For updates, live stats, and play-by-play action, UFC FightCenter will provide real-time coverage throughout the night.
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