For the first time in his UFC career, Dricus du Plessis tasted defeat on Saturday night. In his third defense of the middleweight title, du Plessis was convincingly beaten by Khamzat Chimaev over five rounds. ‘Stillknocks’ showed his resilience but was unable to threaten his challenger with anything substantial across the entire duration.

UFC 319 has the potential to be one of the most electrifying PPV cards of the year, complete with well-matched fights on the undercard. Headlining the event is Middleweight king Dricus du Plessis, gearing up for his third title defense against the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev.

Despite losing his UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus du Plessis continues to cement his status as one of South Africa’s top MMA stars, with his skill, marketability, and rising profile showing that his career is only heading upwards.

UFC 319 is officially set to take place at the United Center, headlined by a highly anticipated matchup between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.