UFC 319 features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis, despite his undefeated UFC record, is the underdog. Analysts debate the fighters' paths to victory, with Chimaev's early aggression and du Plessis' endurance as key factors. The event also includes the UFC debut of Aaron Pico and a fight between Carlos Prates and Geoff Neal. Other noteworthy matchups include Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez and Baysangur Susurkaev's UFC debut.

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