A n unstoppable force and immovable object meet at UFC 319. Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, two juggernauts undefeated in the promotion, clash for the middleweight crown on Aug. 16 in Chicago.

UFC fighter Paulo Costa recently called out fellow middleweight star Khamzat Chimaev after winning his fight at UFC 318. Costa claimed that Chimaev had sent inappropriate messages to his girlfriend, telling her to “find a better man.” Costa was very angry and called Chimaev a coward in his post-fight interview.

Khamzat Chimaev will face Dricus du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight championship. The highly anticipated fight is scheduled on August 16, 2025, at the United Centre in Chicago,