Dricus du Plessis defends his UFC Middleweight Belt against Khamzat chimaev at UFC 319 on Saturday. Both have never lost in the UFC. This means that something will give in the main fight. The UFC main card starts at 10 p.m. ET and the main event is likely to start just after midnight.
You can only Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Live Stream by purchasing the Pay-Per-View on ESPN+.
What you should know about:
What is UFC 319?
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: The main card begins at 10 p.m. Prelims start at 8 p.m. ET Early prelims start at 6:30 pm ET ET
United Center, Chicago (Illinois)
Live stream (for Prelims) – DirecTV, FuboTV, Sling and ESPN+
Buy UFC 319
Pay-Per Views are expensive. ESPN+ offers a deal where you can save money on UFC 319 as well as an ESPN+ subscription. The deal includes an ESPN+ subscription for a full year and UFC 319 Pay-Per-View for only $134.98. You would have to spend $200 if you purchased the ESPN+ annual subscription and PPV separately.
A UFC PPV subscription is not available without an ESPN+ monthly subscription of $11.99. UFC PPVs cost $79.99. This means that without an ESPN+ subscription, you would have to pay $91.98 for Saturday’s fights.
How to watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Live Stream on TV in the U.S
The ESPN+ app is the only way to stream the event live in the U.S. The event costs $79.99, and is available on multiple platforms, including Apple, Android Fire TV, Roku and Smart TVs.
UFC 319 Fight Card
Main Card
Middleweight title: Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chmaev
Featherweight: Lerone Murrah vs Aaron Pico
Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates
Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page
Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura
Stats of the fighters
Dricus Du Plessis: Age 31 | Height 1.85 m | Reach 1.93 m | Record 23-2
Height 1.88 m
As the fight night draws near, excitement continues to soar. UFC 319 promises a fight that fans will never forget.
Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Live Stream
Khamzat Chimaev, who is currently ranked 3rd in the UFC Middleweight Division, is the most dangerous opponent Dricus du Plessis can face right now. The South African fighter defeated Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland once. In February, he fought Strickland and won by unanimous decision.