Tickets for UFC 319: DU PLESSIS vs. CHIMAEV will become available for purchase starting Friday, June 20 at 10 AM CT through Ticketmaster.com. Fans are limited to buying a maximum of eight tickets each. UFC Fight Club® members can buy tickets slightly earlier, on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 AM CT, via UFCFightClub.com. Additionally, those subscribed to the UFC newsletter will have access to a special pre-sale on Thursday, June 19 at 10 AM CT, which requires prior registration on UFC.com.
The event will take place on Saturday, August 16, at the United Center, with the main card beginning at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be featured on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and Disney+, broadcasting simultaneously in English and Spanish on ESPN+ starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. Early prelims will commence at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, also available on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
Du Plessis (23-2), who hails from Pretoria, South Africa, is looking to defend his title against the undefeated Chimaev (14-0), who is fighting out of the United Arab Emirates but originally from Chechnya, Russia. Du Plessis aims to continue his impressive streak and potentially hand Chimaev his first career loss. Chimaev, known for his powerful grappling and striking, is eager to seize his first title opportunity.
The card will also feature a matchup between Jared Cannonier (18-8) and Michael Page (23-3). Cannonier is coming off a TKO victory and looking to solidify his standing among the top middleweight contenders, while Page returns to the division seeking to make a statement after a strong performance earlier this year.
For updates on additional bouts and more details about the event, fans can check UFC’s official website. All bouts are live and subject to changes.
The anticipation surrounding UFC 319 is palpable, and it promises to be an exciting event for MMA enthusiasts, showcasing the fierce competition that the UFC is known for.