Chimaev has had to battle through injuries, illnesses and travel issues to finally get his crack at a title and now looks to make good when he faces du Plessis in Chicago.

The UFC middleweight championship will be on the line when defending champion Dricus Du Plessis takes on unbeaten and third-ranked Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev.

In the UFC 319 main event, UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis looks to make the third successful defense of his crown when he faces the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev.