UFC 319 Shake-Up: Du Plessis vs Chimaev Still On, but Card Sees Major Changes
The build-up to UFC 319 just got a little more dramatic. With fight night right around the corner — this Saturday, August 16th, at the United Center in Chicago — fans have been buzzing about the highly anticipated middleweight title clash between champion Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. But as often happens in the fight game, the card hasn’t made it to the finish line without a few changes.
It’s been confirmed that two scheduled bouts are being pulled from the event due to injuries. The Ultimate Fighter season 33 welterweight finale between Rodrigo Sezinando and Daniil Donchenko has been postponed, meaning fans will have to wait a little longer to see how that season’s rivalry plays out. Also sidelined is the lightweight showdown between King Green and Diego Ferreira — another match that had promised fireworks but will now be rescheduled for a later date.
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Still, the UFC isn’t leaving fans empty-handed. In a move that’s bound to spark curiosity, a new middleweight bout has been added to the card, featuring two fresh faces to the Octagon: Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric Nolan. Susurkaev comes in hot after delivering a highlight-reel first-round knockout in the very first episode of Dana White’s Contender Series earlier this week. Across from him will be Nolan, who’s been building his own momentum with a four-fight win streak, including three straight knockouts. It’s a debut clash with real potential to steal the show.
The main event remains untouched, and that’s where the biggest spotlight will shine. Du Plessis, holding the middleweight belt, has made it clear he doesn’t believe anyone can break him — a statement he’ll be putting to the test against Chimaev, whose relentless pace and aggression have made him one of the most feared competitors in the division. The matchup promises an intense mix of skill, grit, and maybe even some bad blood.
Fight night kicks off with prelims at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, followed by the main card live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. While some fights have been lost to injury, the additions and the sheer weight of that title fight are keeping UFC 319 very much alive in the eyes of fans. In true UFC fashion, the show will go on — and Chicago is about to witness an evening of high-stakes action where new names can be made, and champions can be tested.
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