UFC Event 319 Details: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev - Date, Schedule, Fight Cards, and Betting Options
The United Center in Chicago, USA, will host UFC 319 on August 16, at 7 PM (Brasilia time). The highly-anticipated event features a main card with six fights, including the main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title.
Khamzat Chimaev, known as the "Invincible Destroyer", comes into the event undefeated with fourteen wins. His last fight ended with a victory against Robert Whittaker. Chimaev is the favourite for the main event, with a safer bet being a double chance for him to win by KO, TKO, DQ, or submission, at 1.71 odds on Bet365.
Aaron Pico, a transfer from Bellator, is expected to make a strong impact in his UFC debut. Pico has seven wins and one loss in his last eight fights. He will face off against American Geoff Neal in the Middleweight category.
The preliminary fights, consisting of a total of eight bouts, are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM. One of the notable matchups is between Brazilian women Karine Silva and Dione Barbosa, with Silva predicted to win, at an odd of 1.48 on Esportes da Sorte.
In another intriguing preliminary fight, Loopy Godinez is favoured to defeat Brazilian Jessica Andrade, with Godinez's victory having an odd of 1.64 on Esportes da Sorte. Edson Barboza, a Brazilian lightweight fighter, is also competing in the preliminary fights.
Dricus Du Plessis, the current middleweight champion, won the title in January 2024 and has successfully defended it twice. He will be looking to make it three defences in a row against Chimaev.
The main event is scheduled for 11 PM and promises to be an exciting spectacle. As the event approaches, fans and bettors alike are eager to see who will emerge victorious in this highly-anticipated matchup.
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