A middleweight title is on the line this weekend when South African Dricus Du Plessis faces undefeated Russian fighter Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago. The co-main event on the fight card will be a bout between Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico.
UFC 319 will air live from Chicago’s United Center with early prelims scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, and the main event on pay-per-view starting at 10 p.m. While you can catch this weekend’s action on ESPN and ESPN+, UFC has just signed a new streaming deal with Paramount+, where you’ll be able to catch matches starting in 2026. But for now, it’s pay-per-view only.
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Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev, including the full fight card, schedule and how to watch every bout for a little less.
How to watch the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight:
Date: Saturday, August 16
Start time: Event begins at 6 p.m. ET
Fight time (approximate): Main card fights begin at 10 p.m. ET
Location: United Center, Chicago
TV channel/streaming: PPV via ESPN+ (Main fight card), ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+ (Prelims), ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass (Early prelims)
PPV price: $79.99
When is the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight?
The UFC 319 fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev is this Saturday, August 16 at 10 p.m. ET.
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What channel is the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight on?
The UFC 319 fight between Du Plessis and Chimaev will be available through pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can opt to add it on to their monthly plan (click here to see how), and it’s a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription.
You can watch the early preliminary bouts at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass (subscriptions are available for $9.99/month), while the prelim fights at 8 p.m. ET will be available on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+, and the main event, which begins at 10 p.m. ET will be on ESPN+ PPV only.
Where to watch the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight:
With an active ESPN+ subscription – through a standalone plan, add-on, or Disney Bundle plan – you can purchase select PPV events, including this weekend’s UFC 319 fight between Du Plessis and Chimaev.
How to watch UFC 319 for less:
If you want a way to watch the UFC 319 fight card without shelling out for PPV prices, you can tune in to a UK broadcast for half the price by watching with a VPN on the Discovery+ livestream (subscribe here for £30.99/month).
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By using a VPN with a location set in England, viewers in the U.S. can tune in to the fight on Discovery+ for less.
A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to overseas cricket or rugby matches that aren’t broadcast in the U.S., a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can watch this weekend’s fight by tuning into the British broadcast for less than half of the PPV price. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to one in the U.K., and sign up for a monthly Discovery+ Premium subscription for £30.99 to stream UFC 319.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it’s Engadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Full Fight Card
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET)
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Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev – for middleweight title
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Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico
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Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
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Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page
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Kai Asakura vs. Tim Elliott
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Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET)
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Diego Ferreira vs. King Green
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Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
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Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez
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Alexander Hernandez vs. Chase Hooper
Early Prelims (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass at 6 p.m. ET)
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Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose
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Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
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Dione Barbosa vs. Karine Silva
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Alibi Idiris vs. Joseph Morales – “TUF 33” flyweight final
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TBA – “TUF 33” welterweight final
