The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) delivered an electrifying night of fights at UFC 319 in Chicago, with the main card featuring a highly anticipated middleweight championship bout. Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his title against Khamzat Chimaev, concluding a stacked event that also saw impressive performances and significant victories on the undercard.
In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis defeated Khamzat Chimaev to retain the middleweight belt. The victory marks another successful title defense for Du Plessis, who entered the fight with a perfect record in the UFC since his 2020 debut. Chimaev, who had a strong start to his UFC career, faced his first major setback, unable to capture the championship title.
The co-main event saw another notable outcome. Lerone Murphy secured a victory over Aaron Pico in their featherweight matchup. Murphy’s win adds to his impressive undefeated record, while Pico’s highly anticipated debut in the Octagon ended in defeat.
The preliminary card also featured several standout performances. Alexander Hernandez earned his third consecutive win with a TKO victory over Chase Hooper in the first round. Loopy Godinez secured a unanimous decision win against former strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade, a triumph widely considered the biggest of her career. Additionally, Drakkar Klose defeated Edson Barboza by unanimous decision, and Joseph Morales won The Ultimate Fighter 33 flyweight tournament final by submission.
The event experienced some last-minute changes, with a bout between King Green and Diego Ferreira, as well as The Ultimate Fighter 33 welterweight finale, being canceled due to fighter injuries. Despite these disruptions, the card delivered a series of decisive finishes and compelling battles, solidifying its place as a memorable event in the UFC calendar.