UFC 319 delivered a wild night in Chicago, with top contenders and rising prospects all making statements. Headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev, fans witnessed five-round dominance, explosive knockouts, and a showcase of new talent that shook up multiple divisions.
UFC 319 was billed as a proving ground for Chimaev, and he didn’t disappoint. For 25 minutes, he smothered the middleweight champion with relentless wrestling and pressure, cruising to a unanimous decision. While his control was clear, many pointed out that Du Plessis nearly turned the fight in the final round when he secured Chimaev’s back for a tense moment.
Ufc 319 20 minutes of watching a grown man lay on another man while landing tiny punches pic.twitter.com/qRvYAQV496
— Salt Sensei (@SaltSenseii) August 17, 2025
Chimaev to DDP the entire 5 rounds #UFC319 pic.twitter.com/Cm62ZWwYKt
— NasKnows🎥 (@NasKnowGraps) August 17, 2025
My ass cheeks clenched for a sec #UFC319 pic.twitter.com/zn23kQnqxD
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) August 17, 2025
The co-main event delivered fireworks as Lerone Murphy flatlined Aaron Pico with a spinning back elbow, while Carlos Prates landed the exact same strike against Geoff Neal. Both knockouts were instant highlight-reel moments that stole the show.
Michael Page picked up a major win over Jared Cannonier, using his unorthodox striking to earn a close decision. Page even leaned into his “showman” style, going viral for a Michael Jackson-themed training clip before the fight.
Michael Venom Page measuring up the right hand:#UFC319 pic.twitter.com/7MVnDO0ZUW
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) August 17, 2025
🤣🤯 Michael "Venom" Page a fait le show face à Jared Cannonier !
— RMC Sport Combat (@RMCSportCombat) August 17, 2025
🚀 C'est sa 2ème victoire chez les -84KG de l'UFC, ça devient sérieux ! C'est quoi la suite pour lui ? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/4c1X33u0vV
The card also saw veterans and newcomers make noise. Tim Elliott submitted Kai Asakura in a gritty grappling battle, while Baysangur Susurkaev impressed with a slick rear-naked choke over Eric Nolan. Michał Oleksiejczuk embraced his new “fighting nerd” look and still smashed Gerald Meerschaert in the first round.
— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) August 17, 2025
Other notable results: Lupita Godinez edged Jessica Andrade in a three-round battle, Alexander Hernandez stopped Chase Hooper in the first round, and Drakkar Klose beat Edson Barboza on the scorecards. Karine Silva won a close fight against Dione Barbosa, while Joseph Morales submitted Alibi Idiris with a triangle choke.
UFC 319 Full Results – Chicago, Illinois
- Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus du Plessis — unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
- Lerone Murphy def. Aaron Pico — KO (spinning back elbow), R1
- Carlos Prates def. Geoff Neal — KO (spinning back elbow), R1
- Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier — decision
- Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura — submission (guillotine), R2
- Baysangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan — submission (RNC), R2
- Michał Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert — TKO, R1
- Lupita Godinez def. Jessica Andrade — decision
- Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper — TKO, R1
- Drakkar Klose def. Edson Barboza — decision
- Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa — decision
- Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris — submission (triangle), R2
