A world champion fights against an undefeated challenger in the enormous main event of UFC 319.
Dricus Du Plessis will defend his title for the third time on August 16, when he fights against Khamzat Chimaev in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Both men have incredible victories in the run-up to the fight, where Du Plessis was not lost in his last eleven and Chimaev with a 14-0 record in the Octagon.
Everything can happen in the night between these evenly coordinated hunters, where the winner runs at the end of the UFC Middleweight Championship of Du Plessis.
Here is everything you need to know about the full fight card for UFC 319.
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Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
The most important event of UFC 319 Pits UFC Middleweight Champion du Plessis against Chimaev in a fight that could go in all directions.
The 14-0 Chimaev has used its wrestling skills to dominate all eight of its UFC opponents so far, including big names such as Robert Whittaker, Kamaru Usman and Kevin Holland.
However, he has not fought since October last year, so that almost a year is left between fighting, which could indicate a ring rust for the Emirati hunter.
In the meantime, Du Plessis confirmed himself as the greatest hunter ever in the South Africa in February, when he defeated American Sean Strickland for the second time to expand his own record to 23-2.
Chimaev has collected an All-Star training camp for this fight, because he wants to become world champions in the UFC for the first time in a massive main event of UFC 319.
Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
Two men who recently lost to Ian Machado Garry will fight on UFC 319 in the Co-Main Event Fight in Chicago.
Geoff Neal was defeated by Garry on UFC 298, while Carlos Prates went five rounds before a unanimous decision loss for the Irishman in the main event of the UFC at ESPN show in April.
While Neal won a victory over Rafael Dos Anjos in October last year, he is still looking for a big victory to get back on the right track, the same as prates.
Prates must be sure to win it given his superior record, although the time will tell how he can bounce back from his first UFC defeat.
Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page
Two top middle weights that are looking for the UFC ranks are in action against each other in what an exciting fight should be at UFC 319.
Jared Cannonier and Michael Page come into their last fight, including Page's return to middleweight in February.
Both men have won about half of their fights through knockout and each have only three losses. This one seems to not go the distance.
The only uncertainty is which powerhouse will remain at the end of the game.
Tim Elliot vs. Kai Asakura
Former Ultimate Fighter winner and UFC veteran Tim Elliot is in action on August 16, looking for consistency after a few mixed results in the Octagon.
Elliot has won two of his last five fights and has no longer three victories in a row in Titan FC since his time in Titan FC.
Kai Asakura, however, has an even greater motivation to win – to keep his job in the UFC. The Japanese hunter lost his debut at UFC 310, and a second consecutive loss could end his time in the promotion after a huge success in Japan.
This is the first fight of Elliot in 17 months, and a loss can be devastating for his future ambitions.
Prelims
Six fights have been announced to take place on the Prelims on August 16 for the UFC 319 card.
King Green and Carlos Diego Ferreira are confronted if they try to bounce back from losses in their last battles, while UFC veteran Gerald Meerschaert wants to add his record for most finishes in middleweight history when he takes on the Polish star Michał Oleksjczuk.
Elsewhere, the only ladies' fight on the Prelims seven former UFC Ladies Stream Weight Champion Jessica Andrade who wants to go back to title conflicts against Loopy Godinez, who is a victory over a victory over Julia Polastri in March.
Continue with the card, there are two more lightweight attacks on the prelims.
Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez and Edson Barboza vs Drrakkar Klose Feature on the map, before Bryan Battle extends his five-fighter undefeated streak while he records the 4-1 nurse Ruziboev in what is expected to open the prelims.
Early prelims
The only fight that is currently announced for the UFC 319 Early Prelims is the flight weight for women between Karina Silva and JJ Aldrich.
Both women knock on the door of the top ten in the Women's Flyweight division and can make a name with a big win in Chicago on August 16.