Dricus du Plessis will aim for the third defense of his UFC middleweight title in the main event when he welcomes unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev. In the co-headliner, former Bellator top prospect Aaron Pico will make his promotional debut against 16-0-1 Lerone Murphy in a pivotal matchup at 145 pounds.

Reigning UFC 185-pound champion, Dricus du Plessis, came face-to-face with undefeated middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev, ahead of their five-round title fight atop the UFC 319 pay-per-view (PPV) card on Sat.

UFC 319 will feature Dricus du Plessis entering the ring to defend his UFC middleweight title for the third time as Khamzat Chimaev challenges.