when is khamzat vs du plessis

The fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis took place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. It was the headline bout of UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The main card started at 10 p.m. ET, with the fighters making their cagewalks around 12:05 a.m. ET (early Sunday morning). This event was for the UFC middleweight title, with Du Plessis defending against the undefeated Chimaev.