Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev battle for the UFC middleweight title in the main event of UFC 319, which takes place at United Center in Chicago. The event kicks off with a three-fight preliminary card at 6 p.

Chimaev ripped through the competition in his first few UFC bouts, immediately making himself into a man many believed was destined for UFC gold. 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.

Khamzat Chimaev surprised fans by weighing in two pounds under the middleweight limit at the UFC 319 weigh-ins, but there might be more to the story than first appeared. The Chechen’s title shot has been a long time coming.