Chimaev Gets Title Shot Against Du Plessis at UFC 319
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Khamzat Chimaev finally gets his long-awaited UFC middleweight title shot against champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 on Saturday. Du Plessis, who has successfully defended his title three times, is a formidable opponent with wins over top contenders like Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya. The co-main event features Aaron Pico's UFC debut against Lerone Murphy. The main card airs on ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET, following preliminary bouts at 8 p.m. ET.
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