UFC 319 'Embedded,' No. 3: What DDP and Chimaev said during 'respectful' first meeting
UFC 319 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at United Center in Chicago.
In the headliner, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the third time when he meets unbeaten – and favored – challenger Khamzat Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC).
In addition, wrestling standout Aaron Pico (13-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his highly anticipated UFC debut after years in Bellator when he takes on unbeaten featherweight Lerone Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) in the co-main event. Plus, the popular Michael Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) meets former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) and more in the home of the Bulls and Blackhawks.
The third episode of "Embedded" follows the headliners and featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC's description of the episode from YouTube:
Champ Dricus Du Plessis visits Barstool sports and plays cricket with his teammates; Khamzat Chimaev has striking practice; Carlos Prates has an intense conditioning session; Michael 'Venom' Page arrives in Chicago; Kai Asakura has strength and conditioning training; Champ Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev run into each other in the athlete hotel lobby.
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