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.

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

Caio Borralho wonders if UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and contender Khamzat Chimaev are dealing with issues ahead of UFC 319, and that’s why the promotion called him to be the backup fighter for Saturday’s main event.