UFC 319 LIVE: Du Plessis vs Chimaev, watch from anywhere, fight times, live updates

UFC 319 PRELIMS START!

The UFC prelims are underway with Chase Hooper in the red corner taking on Alexander Hernandez in the blue corner. Here we go!

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THE UNDERDOG WINS TO ROUND OFF THE EARLY PRELIMS!

The veteran fight between Drakkar Klose and Edson Barboza went the full distance with Klose winning via decision.

KARINE SILVA GETS THE JOB DONE!

Karine Silva’s fight with Dione Barbosa went the full 3 rounds, with Silva winning via decision.

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MORALES WINS FIRST FIGHT OF THE NIGHT!

Joseph Morales beat the odds to defeat Alibi Idiris via submission in the second round, 3 minutes and 4 seconds in to win The Ultimate Fighter Finale!

THE FULL FIGHT CARD FOR UFC 319

Early prelims

Alibi Idiris (10-0) vs Joseph Morales (12-2) – Flyweight Title Fight (The Ultimate Fighter)

Key points:

Idiris is an undefeated prospect from Kazakhstan, known for his relentless pressure, strong striking as well as a solid wresting base. He’s a versatile fighter whose most recent win was a TKO against Edilson Santos Jr. at Naiza FC 61 in May last year but has limited experience against UFC calibre fighters. Morales is an American fighter and this will be his second stint in the UFC (first being 2017-2018). He’s a strong grappler, although two of his wins came via knockout. He is currently on a two fight win streak as he looks to redeem the losses he faced in his last UFC stint.

Karine Silva (18-5) vs Dione Barbosa (8-3) – Women’s Flyweight bout

Key points:

Fans should expect a BJJ battle with these two. Silva offers superior grappling form and has more experience than Barbosa which may give her the edge, most likely leading to a submission or decision. However, Barbosa’s known to show a lot of resilience which could extend the fight and put her in a favourable position.

Edson Barboza (24-12) vs Drakkar Klose (15-3-1) – Lightweight bout

Key points:

This fight is going to be between Barboza’s striking and Klose’s wrestling. Barboza has a strong kick and is known to tire opponents with leg kicks, he also offers more experience than his opponent which could prove vital in the ring. Klose’s best chance of winning the fight is with his takedown ability.

Prelims

Chase Hooper (16-3-1) vs Alexander Hernandez ( 16-8) – Lightweight bout

Key points:

Expect it to be a matchup of Hooper’s submission game and Hernandez’s wresting and striking. Hooper has the biological edge over Hernandez, being the younger man, add that to his grappling ability, it would suggest a submission in Hooper’s favour.

Jessica Andrade (26-14) vs Loopy Godinez (13-5) – Women’s Strawweight bout

Key points:

Andrade has a lot of aggression, so we should expect her to bring that to the fight. Godinez is a technical grappler, if the fighters stay on their feet, we could expect Andrade’s power to shine through. If not, expect Godinez’s wrestling ability to dictate the fight.

Gerald Meerschaert (37-19) vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (20-9) – Middleweight bout

Key points:

This one will be the tale of a classic grappler against a striker. Oleksiejczuk will come into the fight with a lot of power and it could end early but Meerschaert’s submission game will be a threat if the two fighters go to the ground. Expect a high paced fight and a potential finish.

Baisangur Susurkaev (9-0) vs Eric Nolan (8-3) – Middleweight bout

Key points:

After lightweight bout between King Green and Diego Ferreira was cancelled yesterday due to an injury to King Green, Susurkaev vs Nolan will be the last prelim fight of the night. Both fighters stepped in last minute. Baisangur Susurkaev was a standout in the IFC contender series, Dana White promised to book his debut as soon as possible and he has definitely delivered on that front. Baisangur Susurkaev has recorded seven first round finishes in his nine fight career. Nolan is the reigning CFFC welterweight champion and has won his last four fights, and will also be making his UFC debut, he is also notoriously hard to finish.

Main card

Tim Elliot (21-13-1) vs Kai Asakura (21-5-0) – Flyweight bout

Key points:

Elliot’s last fight was a win via submission vs Sumudaerji in 2023, so this will be his first fight in 20 months. Now 38-years-old, he ranks #18 in the UFC Flyweight division but runs the risk of a bit of ring rust. His opponent, Asakura is unranked in the UFC flyweight division and lost in his debut title fight. However, he is the former Rizin champion and will have age on his side along with the striking edge against Elliot. Expect Elliot to attempt a lot of takedowns and Asakura to hunt for a knockout.

Jared Cannonier (18-8) vs Michael Page (23-3) – Middleweight bout

Key points:

At 41-years, Cannonier is definitely in the twilight of his career but still has a lot of striking power left to offer. Currently ranked #11 in the UFC Middleweight division, he comes into this fight after an impressive TKO vs Rodrigues in February. Cannonier has only lost to top-tier middleweights (Adesanya, Whittaker) and a win could re-enter him into title talks. Michael Page currently ranks #33 in the UFC Middleweight division but also comes into this fight after an impressive win in February. Page is 2-1 since joining the UFC from Bellator and his speed and variety could challenge Cannonier’s power. Expect Cannonier’s to pressure with heavy punches and Page to use speed and unorthodox angles to counter.

Geoff Neal (16-6) vs Carlos Prates (21-7) – Welterweight bout

Key points:

Neal ranks #11 in the UFC Welterweight division and is known for his sharp hands and boxing skills. Neal has a record of 2-3 in his last five fights after beating Rafael dos Anjos via TKO in October of last year. This fight was originally scheduled for UFC 314 but Neal withdrew due to injury. Prates ranks #9 in the UFC Welterweight division and is 4-1 before losing to Ian Garry in his last fight. Prates has a highly volatile style and that makes him a threat but not immune to errors. Both fighters prefer striking so expect a stand-up war.

Lerone Murphy (16-0-1) vs Aaron Pico (13-4) – Co-main Featherweight bout

Key points:

A classic battle of America and the Brits. Representing England, Lerone Murphy is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Featherweight division after beating Josh Emmett by unanimous decision in April. Murphy is still undefeated and is a precise striker and strong favourite in this fight, with a win pushing him closer to a title shot. Pico is unranked in the UFC after coming over from Bellator. He boasts a record of 9-1 in his last 10 fights, with knockout power and elite wresting. Compared to Justin Gaethje for his violent style, a win could put him in contention for a featherweight title fight. Expect Murphy to keep distance with his jabs and Pico to seek takedowns or even land a knockout punch.

Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) vs Khamzat Chimaev – Main event – Middleweight championship fight

Key points:

The South-African champion is on an 11-fight win streak with a 9-0 record in the UFC. Dricus Du Plessis is known for his high strike accuracy and adaptability. He has defended his title against Israel Adesanya and Strickland as he faces undefeated Chimaev in a high-stakes bout. Chimaev’s 14-0 record has impressed UFC fans worldwide, currently ranked #3 in the UFC Middleweight division, this is his first shot at the title. However, it’s nearly been a year since he last fought when he convincingly defeated Robert Whittaker. Expect a high-paced, physical battle, with Chimaev dominating the early rounds and Du Plessis looking to take the fight beyond that.

UFC 319, When is it? Where is it? What time is it? Where to watch?

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When is UFC 319 taking place?

UFC 319 is the most highly anticipated event the UFC have announced this year, headlined by a Middleweight Championship bout between defending champion, Dricus Du Plessis and number 3 challenger, Khamzat Chimaev. The event takes place on August 16th, 2025.

Where if UFC 319 being held?

UFC 319 will be live from the United Center in Illinois, Chicago. This iteration will be the eighth visit to Chicago and the first since UFC 238 in June 2019. The United Center has a strong history of hosting UFC events, famously hosting Johnson vs Dodson in 2013 and more recently hosting UFC 238 in 2019.

What time does UFC 319 start?

The early prelims are set to start at 11.30 P.M. (BST)/ 6.30 P.M. (ET) with the first fight of the night being The Ultimate Fighter Flyweight Finale as Alibi Idris takes on Joseph Morales.

The preliminary card is scheduled to start at 1 A.M. (BST)/ 8 P.M. (ET) and the main card set to begin at around 3 A.M. (BST)/ 10 P.M. (ET).

The main event of Dricus DU Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev is expected to start after 5 A.M. (BST)/ 12 A.M. (ET).

Where to watch UFC 319 around the world

There is no free broadcast of UFC 319 with it being a pay-per-view event. However, here are the cheapest ways to watch from your country.

US – The event is being broadcast by ESPN in the US, viewers will need to purchase the Pay-Per-View at the price of $79.99 from ESPN+ on top of the regular ESPN subscription priced at $10.99.

CA – Canadian viewers can access the event via Sportsnet for $69.99 (no subscription needed).

AU- In Australia, the Pay-Per-View fights can be watched on Kayo for AU$59.95, with the early prelims and prelims being on UFC Fight Pass and Kayo.

GB- Across the pond, viewers from the U.K. can watch on TNT Sports via a Discovery Plus subscription which costs £30.99/month.

Fans in Indonesia can also tune in via Mola TV, with their monthly subscription costing just $3.64.

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Welcome to UFC 319

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