Du Plessis has been one of the most dominant fighters over the past couple of years. Since his first fight in the UFC in 2020, the South African contestant has not lost a match, winning the Middleweight belt at UFC 290 in 2023. He has since defended the title thrice, two wins coming by decision.

Middleweights Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric Nolan were added to the card in the featured prelim slot for their official UFC debuts. Susurkaev was a first-round winner on the Contender Series just four days ago while Nolan arrives having won four straight and eight of 11 overall in the Cage Fury Fighting Championships promotion.

On the sixth and final episode of UFC 319 "Embedded," we go behind the scenes of the final preparations for fight night.

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Jared Cannonier and Michael Page meet on the main card of UFC 319 at United Center in Chicago. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.

Six years later, Dione Barbosa and Karine Silva will once again meet inside a cage to fight, this time under the bright lights of the UFC, when the octagon lands Aug. 16 in Chicago for UFC 319. “The Witch” Barbosa was 2-0 as a professional when her coach received an offer to fly to Parana