Dricus Du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight belt against Khamzat Chimaev Saturday at UFC 319. Neither has lost in the UFC, meaning something will have to give in the main event. The UFC 319 main card begins at 10 p.m. ET, and the main event will likely start just past midnight:

To watch UFC 319, you’ll have to buy the Pay-Per-View, which is available exclusively on ESPN+ .

Here’s what you need to know:

What: UFC 319

When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025

Time: Main card starts 10 p.m. ET, prelims begin at 8 p.m. ET, early prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET

Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Live stream (For Prelims): DirecTV (free trial) , fuboTV (free trial) , Sling , ESPN+

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