Today UFC 319 will take place with a fight between Duy Plessis and Chimaev

• The main event of UFC 319 is the fight between Duy Plessis and Chimaev.
• The co-main event: Merfi will meet Piko.
• The fight will be broadcast on ESPN+ and TNT Sports.

Today, August 16, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, UFC 319 will take place. The main event of the evening will be a title fight for the middleweight championship, in which Drikus Duy Plessis will defend his title against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. This will be Duy Plessis's third title defense since he became champion, having defeated Sean Strickland in January 2024.

In the co-main event of the evening, Leron Merfi will face Aaron Piko. Merfi, who has a record of 16-0-1, continues his winning streak, while Piko, a UFC newcomer, aims to showcase his skills after three consecutive wins in Bellator.

The fights will be broadcast on ESPN+ PPV in the USA, starting with the main card at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. In Great Britain, the event will be available on TNT Sports starting at 3:00 AM British Summer Time.

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