UFC 319: How to watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev, start time, Chicago lineup, odds, more
The UFC returns to Chicago for the first time in six years, and the middleweight title is on the line at the top of the bill.
Here's how to watch UFC 319, where an unbeaten challenger is favored over the champion.
Broadcast and streaming info
UFC 319 has a main card that airs at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The preliminary card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. Early prelims stream on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET.
Dan Hellie will host the official UFC 319 weigh-in show on Friday at 9:50 a.m. ET/6:50 a.m. PT. He'll be joined by UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and retired former WEC light heavyweight champion Brian Stann.
Brendan Fitzgerald will host the desk for the official UFC 319 post-fight show and analysis throughout the event. Retired light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith, three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen, "The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner Michael Chiesa and the recently retired Dustin Poirier will serve as desk analysts on the post-fight show and throughout the card, when necessary. It will be Poirier's first analyst assignment since his MMA retirement fight vs. Max Holloway at UFC 318 in July.
Jon Anik will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC 319. He will command play-by-play alongside color commentators, former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan, who returns for a stateside numbered event after missing UFC 318.Din Thomas will also contribute to the broadcast as a coach-analyst.
(Mike Bohn—MMA Junkie)
Main event: Dricus Du Plessis
Main event: Khamzat Chimaev
Co-main event: Lerone Murphy
Co-main event: Aaron Pico
UFC 319 lineup
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN, ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
UFC 319 main card betting odds
UFC 319 prelim betting odds
UFC 319 preview videos
UFC 319 full fight videos
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Fox Sports
25 minutes ago
- Fox Sports
A Year After Controversial Richmond Victory, Austin Dillon Wins With No Drama
NASCAR Cup Series A Year After Controversial Richmond Victory, Austin Dillon Wins With No Drama Published Aug. 17, 2025 12:05 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link RICHMOND, Va. — Austin Dillon didn't face any questions about whether he crossed any line other than the finish line Saturday night. Just one year ago, Dillon's Richmond Raceway victory stirred a huge controversy and resulted in NASCAR ruling that his contact with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin was too egregious to award a playoff berth for the win. But this year, Dillon won with absolutely no controversy, as he beat Alex Bowman by 2.47 seconds at the finish. Austin Dillon celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond "I'm too tired to be angry," Dillon said. "I got a little cold, a broken rib, a lot of adversity. Some things you don't understand at the time come back around. "God has a way of putting that timing together. I feel like I was probably the calmest I've ever been tonight in the car winning the race. I didn't act a certain way. I was just thankful for the opportunity." Dillon entered the race 28th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings but now will be one of the 16 drivers in the playoffs when they start in two weeks at Darlington Raceway. Two spots remain in the playoff field. Tyler Reddick and Bowman would gain those spots if the regular-season finale doesn't have a new winner. If there is a new winner, one of those two drivers would get the final spot, with Reddick entering the race 29 points ahead of Bowman. ADVERTISEMENT Tyler Reddick greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond. Dillon doesn't have those worries, as he no doubt has a playoff spot. Last year, the team lost its appeal to the NASCAR decision to withdraw the playoff berth in the wake of the last-lap fracas. "I'll never forget last year," said Dillon's grandfather and team owner, Richard Childress. "But today, winning the race — I want to focus and concentrate on it. "I was not happy with the way things went down with the way things were called on us. But that's history. Let's look at tonight. Tonight was a great night." Dillon and Ryan Blaney gave a great battle for the lead in the final 100 laps, with them side-by-side and at times swapping the front spot. Dillon made his final pit stop about four laps before Blaney and Blaney could never catch him, eventually wearing out his tires enough that Bowman passed him for second. Ryan Blaney and Austin Dillon race during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway "He raced door-to-door with a Cup champion," said Richard Boswell, who came to RCR to crew chief for Dillon this season after the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing. "He beat him at the end." For Dillon, it marked his sixth win in his 433rd career Cup start. Driving the famed No. 3 that Dale Earnhardt made famous while racing for Childress, Dillon faces questions about whether he deserves the privilege of driving such an iconic car number. That only increased when many questioned how he won the race at Richmond a year ago, a race where Dillon had a comfortable lead until a caution set up a two-lap shootout to the checkered flag. Dillon said it was hard for his grandfather to get over it. "Last year ... it stung to him because he felt like NASCAR kind of let him down in a way," Dillon said. "They had to make a call. I got over it. He doesn't get over those type of things. "Hopefully this lets him sleep at night again … because this sport is special. It's given our family a living and a lot of other families a living." And the win at Richmond was special, a track where Dillon struggled early in his career but also a track where RCR has had some great moments. Dillon also raced for the third consecutive week with a broken rib, suffered when he fell off a ladder at home. When Dillon arrived on Friday at Richmond, he said he didn't arrive with an angry feeling from last year and the term redemption didn't really seem to apply. The circumstances were just different this year. "This is what I wanted last year," Dillon said. "It's not how I wanted to end it last year [when] I felt like I had to with my back against the wall kind of deal." FINAL LAPS: Austin Dillon wins Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway Dillon had led just one lap in any race since winning a year ago and before leading 107 Saturday night at Richmond. "If you would have told me we would come back a year later and sitting in Victory Lane after all we went through?" Dillon said. "I cried in our appeal process because that win meant a lot to me to be able to race with Denny and Joey. "Before that period, we didn't have a good run. I was so pumped to just be up there racing for a win. Then to come back this year, everyone is telling you, 'Go get it done. You can get the redemption here. Show them what it means to win.'" The 35-year-old Dillon made the playoffs for the first time in three years. He finished 29th and 32nd in the standings the last two seasons. "We're kind of like a fighter," Dillon said. "We don't go away. I think a lot of people think that guy is going to go away at some point. We're able to claw, chip, find ways. "I like that underdog mentality a little bit." Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. What did you think of this story? share
USA Today
25 minutes ago
- USA Today
UFC 319 post-event facts: Khamzat Chimaev delivers historic numbers in title win
The UFC's return to Chicago after more than six years with nothing short of a raging success with UFC 319 delivering some all-time finishes and the crowning of a new middleweight champion. The man who claimed the belt is Khamzat Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC), who kept his undefeated record alive with a one-sided domination of Dricus Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) en route to a unanimous decision and his place atop the 185-pound ladder. For more on the numbers, check below for MMA Junkie's post-event facts from UFC 319. Event stats UFC 319 was the first event in company history with multiple spinning back knockout results. The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $301,500. Chimaev, Lerone Murphy, Carlos Prates and Tim Elliott earned $50,000 UFC 319 fight-night bonuses. Debuting fighters went 1-3 on the card. UFC 319 drew an announced attendance of 20,023 for a live gate of $11,014,682. Betting favorites went 7-5 on the card. Betting favorites improved to 18-10 in UFC headliners this year. Total fight time for the 13-bout card was 2:06:05. Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus Du Plessis Chimaev became the 15th undisputed UFC middleweight champion. Chimaev became the 15th undefeated titleholder in UFC improved to 5-0 in UFC middleweight five-fight UFC winning streak at middleweight is the third-longest longest active streak in the division behind Anthony Hernandez (eight) and Caio Borralho (seven). Chimaev's nine-fight UFC winning streak is tied for third-longest among active fighters on the roster behind Islam Makhachev (15) and Merab Dvalishvili (13). Chimaev landed 529 total strikes, a new single-fight UFC record. Chimaev was credited with 21:40 of total control time, the second-most in company history behind Sean Sherk (22:18) over Hermes Franca at UFC 73. Chimaev has been awarded a fight-night bonus in seven of his nine UFC appearances. Du Plessis suffered the first decision loss of his career. Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico Murphy's (17-0-1 MMA, 9-0-1 UFC) 10-fight UFC unbeaten streak at featherweight is the longest active streak in the division. Murphy's nine-fight UFC winning streak at featherweight is the longest active streak in the division. Murphy's nine-fight UFC winning streak is tied for third-longest among active fighters on the roster behinnd Makhachev (15) and Dvalishvili (13). Murphy has earned all three of his UFC stoppage victories by knockout. Prates earned the 10th knockout in UFC history stemming from a spinning back elbow. Aaron Pico (13-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has suffered all five of his career losses by stoppage. Carlos Prates def. Geoff Neal Prates (22-7 MMA, 5-1 UFFC) has earned 20 of his 22 career victories by stoppage. Prates earned the ninth knockout in UFC history stemming from a spinning back elbow. Prates' five knockout victories since 2015 in UFC competition are most int he company. Geoff Neal (16-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC) suffered his first knockout loss since Jan. 28, 2017 – a span of 3,122 days and 15 fights. Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier Michael Page (24-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) improved to 2-0 since he moved up to the middleweight division in February 2025. Jared Cannonier (18-9 MMA, 11-9 UFC) fell to 8-5 since he dropped to the UFC middleweight division in November 2018. Cannonier has suffered five of his eight UFC losses by decision. Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura Tim Elliott (21-14-1 MMA, 10-11 UFC) improved to 8-7 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in December 2016. Elliott has earned all three of his UFC stoppage victories by submission. Elliott has landed 61 takedowns in UFC flyweight competition, the most in divisional history. Kai Asakura (21-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC) has suffered five of his six career losses by stoppage. Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan Baisangur Susurkaev (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has earned nine of his 10 career victories by stoppage. Susurkaev earned the first submission victory of his career. Eric Nolan (8-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has suffered both of his career stoppage losses by submission. Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert Michal Oleksiejczuk (21-9 MMA, 9-7 UFC) improved to 5-4 since he dropped to the UFC middleweight division in August 2022. Oleksiejczuk has earned 17 of his 22 career victories by stoppage. All eight of his UFC finishes are by knockout. Oleksiejczuk's eight first-round knockout victories in UFC competition are third-most in company history behind Vitor Belfort (11) and Anthony Johnson (nine). Gerald Meerschaert (37-20 MMA, 12-12 UFC) fell to 3-6 in his past nine fights dating back to April 2022. Meerschaert has suffered 14 of his 20 career losses by stoppage. That includes seven of his 12 defeats. Loopy Godinez def. Jessica Andrade Loopy Godinez(14-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) has earned 11 of her 14 career victories by decision. Jessica Andrade (26-15 MMA, 17-13 UFC) fell to 3-4 since she returned to the UFC strawweight division in April 2022. Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper Alexander Hernandez (17-8 MMA, 8-8 UFC) has earned nine of his 17 carer victories by stoppage. Chase Hooper (16-4-1 MA, 8-4 UFC) fell to 5-1 since he moved up to the lightweight division in May 2023. Hooper has suffered both of his career stoppage losses by knockout. Drakkar Klose def. Edson Barboza Drakkar Klose (16-3-1 MMA, 10-3 UFC) has earned eight of his 10 UFC victories by decision. Edson Barboza (25-13 MMA, 18-13 UFC) was unsuccessful in his return to the lightweight division after an eight-fight stint at featherweight. Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa Dione Barbosa (8-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has suffered three of her four career losses by decision. Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris Joseph Morales (13-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was successful in his return to the UFC after a second stint. Morales has earned nine of his 13 career victories by stoppage. He's finished both of his UFC wins by submission. Alibi Idiris (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has his 10-fight winning streak snapped for the first defeat of his career. UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on X @MJCflipdascript.
Newsweek
26 minutes ago
- Newsweek
How to Watch Jacksonville Jaguars vs New Orleans Saints: Live Stream NFL Preseason, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the New Orleans Saints in week 2 of the NFL preseason on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Jaguars vs. Saints The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the New Orleans Saints in week 2 of the NFL preseason on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the New Orleans Saints in week 2 of the NFL preseason on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Coley Cleary How to Watch Jaguars vs Saints Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Channel: NFL Network Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Travis Hunter looked the part on offense in his NFL preseason debut, but missed a tackle on defense, as he attempts to become the only current player in the league to play both sides of the ball this season effectively. Hunter, the number two overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is a special talent, and if anyone can play both defensive back and wide receiver at a high level in the league, it is the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. The quarterback battle going on in New Orleans is one of the more intriguing storylines of the preseason as rookie Tyler Shough battles it out with second and third-year players Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. Word out of camp is that Rattler has the upper hand, but Shough did enough in the preseason opener to keep his name in the mix as the potential week 1 starter. This is a great NFL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. This game will be nationally broadcast on the NFL Network, which can be live-streamed with a free trial subscription to FuboTV. Live stream Jaguars vs Saints on NFL Network for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
