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Nassourdine Imavov won his UFC Fight Night main event in Paris, calling out Khamzat Chimaev for a title shot after a dominant decision over Caio Borralho, positioning himself as a top contender in the middleweight division.
Nassourdine Imavov's dominant win at UFC Paris has raised questions about his eligibility for a title shot against Khamzat Chimaev, but he may need to wait longer for a title opportunity. The event also featured notable performances, including Benoit Saint Denis' victory and a record-tying number of finishes, with discussions on future matchups and implications for the fighters involved.
Nassourdine Imavov secured a decisive victory over Caio Borralho in Paris, strengthening his claim for a UFC middleweight title shot and calling for a fight against Khamzat Chimaev, amid a night of notable UFC performances and retirements.
Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev are set to fight at UFC 319 with Du Plessis favored to win by knockout, leveraging his well-rounded skills and endurance against Chimaev's explosive style and early finish tactics.
UFC 319 features Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev, with additional fights including Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page, taking place at the United Center in Chicago on August 16, 2025, with prelims on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass and the main card on ESPN+ PPV.
UFC 319 features Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev, with other notable fights including Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page, taking place at the United Center in Chicago on August 16, 2025, with live coverage on ESPN+ and PPV.
UFC 319 at the United Center featured Dricus du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev, with du Plessis aiming to extend his 11-fight winning streak and Chimaev remaining undefeated at 14-0. The event also marked Aaron Pico's UFC debut against Lerone Murphy, along with several other fights across prelims and early prelims.
Ahead of UFC 319 in Chicago, Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev faced off with intense exchanges, including a heated confrontation that was broken up by Dana White, as anticipation builds for their title fight amid ongoing debates about Chimaev's activity and potential defenses.
UFC 319's fight card has been significantly impacted just days before the event, losing two fights due to injuries, including King Green vs. Diego Ferreira and Rodrigo Sezinando vs. Daniil Donchenko, but a last-minute addition of Susurkaev Baisangur has been made to the lineup.
UFC 319 featuring Du Plessis vs Chimaev is scheduled for August 16 in Chicago, with some bouts rescheduled due to injuries and a new middleweight fight added, including UFC debutant Susurkaev and Nolan.