The main event of that card has been official for some time. In that contest, UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis looks to defend his 185-pound crown against Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev headlines the UFC 319 fight card on Aug. 16 in a middleweight title bout against champion Dricus Du Plessis. This article first appeared on MMA Weekly and was syndicated with permission.

Paulo Costa returned to the win column with a strong performance against Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-main event.

UFC middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis hasn't missed the opportunity to send a jab at longtime rival Brendan Allen ahead of his UFC 318 bout.

Chimaev is currently scheduled to challenge UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis next month in the main event of UFC 319. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

UFC star Sean Strickland has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for rushing the cage at a Las Vegas MMA event.

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