Khamzat Chimaev finally cashed in on his championship potential last night (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) at UFC 319 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside United Center in Chicago, Illinois, completely dominating UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis for 25-straight minutes. In co-main event action, undefeated featherweight contender Lerone Murphy might have punched his ticket to a UFC title shot with a wild first-round spinning back elbow knockout over hyped newcomer Aaron Pico.
In addition to the two marquee matchups, UFC 319 featured a collection of high-octane fights that produced some memorable finishes. Check out the key performances below and let us know which ones stood out the most:
There was a lot to like about UFC’s return to Chi-Town, but only a few fighters walked away with an extra $50,000. Let’s take a closer look at the official UFC 319 post-fight bonus winners below:
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