But if Du Plessis’s recent claims are true, the UFC 319 co-main event has yet to be unveiled, and features two of the UFC’s biggest stars.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis leaks UFC 319 co-main event fight ahead of August's card in Chicago.

PFL star Johnny Eblen has explained why he's giving the edge to Dricus du Plessis over Khamzat Chimaev in their UFC 319 middleweight title fight.

UFC 319 rumor: Dricus du Plessis leaks Pimblett vs. Gaethje co-main event, possible lightweight title contender bout.

However, the stakes for the fight between UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev could arguably top the two prior championship bouts (2008 and 2018) when all is said and done.

Ex-Bellator champion Johnny Eblen gives his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.

The UFC will return to Chicago, IL on August 16 for UFC 319, which is headlined by a long-awaited fight between UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev.