UFC 319 results: A thrilling night in Chicago

UFC 319, held on August 16, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, proved to be a memorable event, where middleweight champion Drexel du Plessis defended his title against Khamzat Chimaev. The event featured several exciting matches that kept fans glued to their seats. Let's take a look at the main events of the night and their results.

Main event: Drexel du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

The main event saw Drexel du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev square off for the middleweight title. Chimaev was the favorite (-250) according to the betting, while du Plessis entered as the underdog (+200). Although the final result was not clear, the support from the fans for du Plessis was significant, with 65% of bets in his favor. The contest was a thrilling fight, which filled the fans with excitement.

Main card matches.

The main card featured several great matches:

Tim Elliott vs. Kai Isakura (Flyweight): Tim Elliott won via stunning submission in the second round, proving his skill.

Jared Cannonier vs. Michael "Venom" Page (Middleweight): Michael Page won by unanimous decision, impressing fans with his fast pace and strategy.

Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Pratts (welterweight): This match was an interesting contest, but the outcome is still unclear.

Leon Murphy vs. Aaron Pico (featherweight): This bout also caught the attention of fans, but the final result was not reported.

Early card highlights.

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The starting card didn't disappoint fans either:

Karin Silva vs. Devon Barbosa (Women's Flyweight): Karin Silva won by unanimous decision (29-28), although some fans criticized the decision.

Joseph Morales vs. Alibi Ideris (Flyweight, TUF 33 Final): Morales won by triangle choke in the second round and earned a UFC contract.

Edson Barboza vs. Drucker Close (Lightweight): Drucker Close won by unanimous decision (29-28).

Besangur Sosorkayev vs. Eric Nolan (Middleweight): Sosorkayev won via finish.

Gerald Mearschaert vs. Michael Oleksijek (Middleweight): Oleksijek won with a first-round submission.

Jessica Andrade vs. Lupi Godinez (Women's Strawweight): Lupi Godinez won by unanimous decision.            

   

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Cancelled and postponed matches.

Some matches were unfortunately canceled or postponed. Brian Battle vs. Nursultan Rozeboev was canceled due to Battle not making weight. Similarly, King Green vs. Diego Ferreira and Rodrigo Cissando vs. Daniil Donchenko were postponed due to injuries.