Dricus Du Plessis is expected to cut around 45lb before stepping on the scales at UFC 319. The middleweight champion has always made weight throughout his career, needing to hit 185lb or below once again.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis doesn't view Khamzat Chimaev as overrated. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) will look to notch his third title defense when he takes on Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in the UFC 319 headliner on Aug. 16 at United Center in Chicago ( ESPN+, ESPN, pay-per-view).

Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed a rumour that he could retire if he wins the middleweight title at UFC 319 this month. On 16 August, Chimaev will challenge champion Dricus Du Plessis in Chicago, as one of the UFC’s most fearsome contenders finally gets a title shot after being slowed by injury and illness.