This Saturday, August 16, the numbered edition of the UFC returns. From the United Center in Chicago, watch UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev, for the company’s middleweight belt. The South African fighter has a new title defense, this time against Russia’s Khamzat Chimaev, who is considered the biggest threat Du Plessis has faced in the octagon. Both fighters are undefeated going into this match and will give us a fight with an uncertain outcome.
Below, I’ll tell you the times and TV channels that will broadcast UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev, both in the United States and South Africa, as well as the complete card for the night.
What time does UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev start in the U.S.?
If you are in the United States, remember that the main card of UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev will start at 10:00 p.m. ET, 9:00 p.m. CT, 8:00 p.m. MT, or 7:00 p.m. PT. Check your local listings so you can follow the main fights of this event taking place in Chicago, Illinois.
What time does UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev start in the U.S.?
For those in South Africa, you can watch UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on Sunday, August 17, 2025, starting at 4:00 a.m. Pretoria time. This is the date and time to watch the South African fighter defend his middleweight title.
Check out who is the winner between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 event. (Photo: ESPN)
How and where to watch UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev in the US?
- Early Prelims: Streaming live on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass
- Prelims: Available on ESPN News, FOX, ESPN+, and Disney+
- Main Card (PPV): Exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View
How and where to watch UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev in South Africa?
The only way to watch the UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev is through SuperSport Action channel 210 on DStv. This is the official stream to watch the fight.
UFC 319 Fight Card: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (14-0), for the middleweight world title.
Lerone Murphy (16-0-1) vs. Aaron Pico (13-4), featherweight
Geoff Neal (16-6) vs. Carlos Prates (21-7), welterweight
Jared Cannonier (18-8) vs. Michael Page (23-3), middleweight
Tim Elliott (21-13-1) vs. Kai Asakura (21-5), flyweight
Preliminary fights
Baysangur Susurkaev (9-0) vs Eric Nolan (8-3), middleweight
Gerald Meerschaert (37-19) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (20-9), middleweight
Jessica Andrade (26-14) vs. Loopy Godínez (13-5), strawweight
Chase Hooper (16-3-1) vs. Alexander Hernandez (16-8), lightweight
Edson Barboza (24-12) vs. Drakkar Klose (15-3-1), lightweight
Bryan Battle (13-2) vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (36-9-2), middleweight
